BERLIN, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died at 78, according to German Football Association (DFB) on Monday.
The German national team's honorary captain died on Sunday, as his family announced on Monday. DFB issued a statement mourning his death.
Beckenbauer left an indelible mark on German football. He achieved the rare feat of winning the World Cup both as a player in 19