18:44 AFE: “Absolute legend of our sport”
The Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE) described German Franz Beckenbauer, who died on Monday at the age of 78, as an “absolute legend of our sport”.
“It is a very sad day for the world of football, for footballers. Today we say goodbye to Franz Beckenbauer, an absolute legend of our sport, a player who marked an era, an incomparable and extraordinary defender. May he rest in peace,” the Spanish players’ union led by David Aganzo said in a statement
18:42 In German football, the love continues to be shown
All clubs in Germany have dedicated themselves to mourning the loss of the German legend.
18:41 Condolences from Lobo Carrasco
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18:40 German chancellor remembers ‘Kaiser’
The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz He also added his condolences: “World champion as a player and coach: Franz Beckenbauer He is one of the greatest football players Germany and for many “the Kaiser“, also because he inspired generations of German football lovers,” he wrote Scholz on social network X. “We will miss him. My thoughts are with his family and friends,” he said.
18:38 RFEF’s condolences
The Real Spanish soccer federation deeply regret the loss of Franz Beckenbauer, a legend of German and world football who marked an era and whose legacy will be eternal.
18:35 Lineker: “One of the greats”
Gary Lineker: “I am very sorry to hear that Franz Beckenbauer has passed away. One of the absolute greats of our game. Der Kaiser was the best football player who won everything with grace and beauty”
18:23 Valencia and Espanyol remember the German legend
Spanish football reacts with emotion to the death of a German football legend. “The world of sport has lost a great legend of world football. RIP,” Che team posted. The blue and white recovered the picture of the Kaiser with Marcial.
18:21 Message from Thomas Müller
Thomas MullerBayern player: “One of the best footballers in the history of the club. Rest in peace, Emperor Francis. We will never forget what you did for football in Germany”
18:21 Barça joined in the condolences
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18:20 Athletic joined the rivalry
The Athletic Club also mourned the death of the football legend through a post on X.
“Real Madrid would like to express its condolences and love to his family, his teammates, his clubs and all his loved ones.
Franz Beckenbauer played for Bayern Munich, New York Cosmos and Hamburg. With Bayern Munich he won 3 European Cups, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 1 European Cup Winners’ Cup, 4 Bundesligas and 4 German Cups. With Hamburg he won 1 Bundesliga and with New York Cosmos he won 3 North American Soccer League.
He was international for Germany 103 times, 50 of them as captain, and was world champion in 1974 and European Championship champion in 1972.
Franz Beckenbauer won 2 Ballon d’Ors in his career, in 1972 and 1976.
As a coach, Franz Beckenbauer was world champion with Germany in 1990. And as coach of Bayern Munich he won 1 Bundesliga and 1 UEFA Cup.
Franz Beckenbauer was president of Bayern Munich between 1994 and 2009, the year in which he was named honorary president.
Franz Beckenbauer has died at the age of 78. Rest in peace,” concluded the merengue team’s letter.
18:18 Real Madrid statement
Real Madrid was one of the first clubs to mourn Beckenbauer’s death. “Real Madrid, its president and its Board of Directors deeply regrets the death of Franz Beckenbauer, one of the greatest legends of European and world football.”
Football legend Franz Beckenbauer died this Monday at the age of 78. Expressions of sympathy from the world of football have been overwhelming, from clubs to players.
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