Franz Beckenbauer dies: Tributes pour in from around the world

Franz Beckenbauer, one of German football’s greatest players, who captained the team to World Cup victory in 1974 then won the tournament again as head coach in 1990, has died at the age of 78

(FILES) German legend Franz Beckenbauer during the 2010 World Cup. | Photo Credit: CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP

Franz Beckenbauer, one of German football’s greatest players, who captained the team to World Cup victory in 1974 then won the tournament again as head coach in 1990, has died at the age of 78, German news agency DPA reported on Monday.

Here is how the football world paid tribute to the German football legend:

Former England player Gary Linekar

Beckenbauer’s compatriot Thomas Muller

Turkish club Galatasaray

Pele’s former side Santos

Premier League

Adidas

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalgish

German national team

Legendary English goalkeeper Peter Shilton