Xinhua News Agency Express: Comprehensive German **8**, German football legend and "football emperor" Beckenbauer died on the 7th at the age of 78.
There can be many kings, but there is only one emperor.
He competed with Cruyff for dominance in Europe and even the world when he was a player;
He, together with Gerd Müller, created the "** era" of West Germany and Bayern;
He, and Eusebio went toe-to-toe on the European stage;
He, playing side by side with Pele at the club.
He, as a head coach, and Maradona repeatedly faced off against the top of the world;
He is the only person in the World Cup finals who can shoot through Yashin's ten fingers from outside the penalty area;
He is the tough guy who carried Bobby Charlton on the World Cup final;
He, together with Facchetti, created the semi-finals of the 70-year World Cup, known as the "Battle of the Century".
He is Franz Beckenbauer.
Nowadays, these great names are gone from us, and we wonder if they are still enjoying football in heaven, and if they are still writing the legend of football.
Data map: Beckenbauer lifts the Hercules Cup Beckenbauer was born on September 11, 1945 and grew up in Munich. At the age of 13, he joined Bayern Munich as a youth player and soon became a key player in the team, and at the age of 20 he was already a member of the German national team. Beckenbauer has achieved amazing things in his career and is the only German man to have won the World Cup as both a player and a coach. Known for his outstanding performance on the pitch and elegant style, he is known as the "Emperor of Football". Later, Beckenbauer entered politics and brought the 2006 World Cup to Germany. He is an iconic figure in German and world football, with great success as a player and coach. 
On July 25, 1966, West Germany vs the Soviet Union, Beckenbauer's long-range shot went past the Soviet goalkeeper Yashin and into the net.
Known as the "Emperor of Football", Beckenbauer is one of the greatest players in history. He can attack and defend well, and he can play in many positions on the field, covering a wide range of areas. Based on this all-round characteristic, the "free man" tactic unique to Beckenbauer came into being, which promoted the development and tactical innovation of world football. The growing Beckenbauer eventually joined Meyer, Muller and other contemporaries to create a glorious era for Bayern Munich. At that time, Bayern was not only invincible in the domestic league, but also won the European Champions Cup three times in 1974, 1975 and 1976. The central axis of "Mayer-Beckenbauer-Müller" has since become famous in world football.
In 1966, 1970 and 1974, Beckenbauer participated in three World Cups and captained the Federal Republic of Germany to the championship in 1974. In all three World Cups, Beckenbauer was named in the best team, which is extremely rare in the history of football.
June 17, 1970, West Germany vs Italy, Beckenbauer received a dislocated right shoulder**.
In addition to his outstanding awareness, skill and creativity, Beckenbauer was also known for his tenacity and tenacity. In the semi-finals of the 1970 World Cup, Beckenbauer suffered a dislocated right shoulder in the second half, and he used a bandage to fix his right arm in front of his chest to continue the fight against the Italian team, a scene that has become a timeless classic on the field.
In 1972 and 1976, Beckenbauer won the Golden Globe twice. At the 2004 FIFA Centennial Celebration Awards, Beckenbauer shared the honor of "Best Player of the Century" with Pele, the "King of the Ball".
*: Xinhua News Agency, Zhongxin Sports, Five Star Sports Editor: Lei Bin.