Beckenbauer dies, remembered by Bayern Munich: We won’t be the same without him

Bayern Munich has paid tribute to Franz Beckenbauer following his passing earlier today, the club announced on its official website.

The club’s statement reflected the deep loss felt in the FC Bayern community. It said: “The world of FC Bayern is no longer the same: suddenly darker, quieter, and poorer. The record German champions mourn Franz Beckenbauer, the only ‘Kaiser’, without whom FC Bayern would never have become the club it is today.”

According to the club, Beckenbauer’s contribution has been fundamental to their success, signifying that the legend’s absence profoundly affects the German football community.