Reaction to death of Germany great Beckenbauer

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Franz Beckenbauer, one of Germany's greatest soccer players, who captained the team to World Cup victory in 1974 and won the tournament again as manager in 1990, died on Sunday aged 78, his family said in a statement on Monday.

Following are reactions to his death:

GIANNI INFANTINO, FIFA PRESIDENT

"A legend of German and world football, Franz Beckenbauer has achievements and triumphs which are etched in history and yet, for all his popularity, 'Der Kaiser' always remained modest and down to earth...

A great neighbour to me during many UEFA Executive Committee meetings, he willingly shared so much of his knowledge of football. A really great person, a friend of football, a champion and a true legend, dear Franz will never be forgotten."

GERMAN CHANCELLOR OLAF SCHOLZ

"World Cup winner as player and coach: Franz Beckenbauer was one of the greatest footballers in Germany and for many 'der Kaiser' also because of the excitement for German Football he created for generations. We will miss him. My thoughts are with his family and friends."

KARL-HEINZ RUMMENIGGE, LONG-TIME CEO OF BAYERN MUNICH

"I am deeply shocked. Franz Beckenbauer rewrote the history of German football and left a lasting impact on it. He was my captain at FC Bayern, my coach at the national team, our president at Bayern and in all of these roles he was not only successful but unique.

As a personality, he impressed with his great respect for all people - because everyone was equal before Franz. German football is losing the greatest personality in its history. We will miss him more than painfully. Thank you for everything, dear Franz!"

HERBERT HAINER, BAYERN PRESIDENT

"There are no words to express how deep the sorrow is and so how great the gap left