Former German soccer player and coach Franz Beckenbauer has died aged 78
epa11064768 (FILE) A file photograph of former German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer (R) posing with the trophy after receiving the FIFA Presidential Award by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter (L) during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2012 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, 07 January 2013, re-issued 08 January 2024. Beckenbauer passed away on 07 January 2024 aged 78, as his family confirmed on 08 January. EPA/WALTER BIERI *** Local Caption *** 50653677
