German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died at the age of 78, his family have confirmed as reported by http://FotMob.com
Beckenbauer was widely considered one of the best players of all time and is regularly heralded as the single best defender to have ever played the game.
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After a bout of illness over the Christmas period, Beckenbauer’s family announced his death on Monday.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce that my husband and our father, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, Sunday, surrounded by his family,” a family statement read. “We ask that you allow us to grieve in silence and refrain from asking any questions.”
