German soccer icon Franz Beckenbauer dies at 78: In memoriam, 1945-2024
International soccer icon Frank Beckebauer died in his sleep Sunday at the age of 78
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International soccer icon Frank Beckebauer died in his sleep Sunday at the age of 78