Reactions to death of Germany great Beckenbauer

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 Monday aged 78.

Following are reactions to his death:

GERMAN BUNDESLIGA

"The Bundesliga family is devastated to learn of the death of Franz Beckenbauer. A true icon, then, now, and always. RIP, Der Kaiser."

GERMAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE (DFL)

"We mourn the loss of a legend of world football. Rest in peace, Franz Beckenbauer."

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Franz Beckenbauer, one of football's greatest ever players.

A World Cup winner as both player and manager, 'Der Kaiser' was as elegant as he was dominant.

He will forever be remembered"

BORUSSIA DORTMUND

"Borussia Dortmund mourns the loss of a great German footballer. Rest in peace, Franz Beckenbauer. 'The Kaiser' will be remembered forever. Our thoughts are with his family and all his loved ones."

BAYER 04 LEVERKUSEN

"One of Germany's greatest footballers has passed away. Our thoughts are with Franz Beckenbauer's family, his friends and all his companions. Our sincere condolences."

PETER SHILTON, FORMER ENGLAND GOALKEEPER

"Very sad to hear that the great @beckenbauer has sadly passed away. He was a fantastic player reaching world class status @FIFAWorldCup RIP #Legend"

GARY LINEKER, FORMER ENGLAND STRIKER

"Very sorry to hear that Franz Beckenbauer has died. One of the absolute greats of our game. Der Kaiser was the most beautiful of footballers who won it all with grace and charm. RIP."

(Compiled by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk, Chiranjit Ojha and Shifa Jahan in Bengaluru)