Germany's World Cup-winning captain and coach
Beckenbauer dies at 78
By Reuters
German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer died at the
age of 78. His remarkable career lasted over 50 years.
Beckenbauer was an amazing player, coach, a
football expert, and he greatly impacted the sport. His
commanding presence on the pitch, both with West
Germany and Bayern Munich, earned him acclaim. He
played a key role in Bayern Munich’s nest years in the
mid-1970s. During this time, the club achieved three
European Cups and Bundesliga titles. As a manager,
Beckenbauer won the 1972 European Championship. In
1974, he was the captain when his team won the World
Cup.
Politicians, fans, colleagues, and football clubs
reacted to Beckenbauer’s death. He remains a symbol of
German football excellence.
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01-08/ Acesso em: 15 jan 2025