The world's sports community has come together to mourn the passing of legend Franz Beckenbauer, here are 10 iconic photos that speak volumes about the late player's legacy.
West Germany captain Franz Beckenbauer (second from right) hugs teammate Juergen Grabowski as they walk around the Olympic Stadium, after they beat the Netherlands 2-1 in the World Cup final in July 1974 - Photo: AP
West German goalkeeper Sepp Maier is assisted by Franz Beckenbauer to block an attack during the World Cup match between West Germany and Peru in Mexico on June 10, 1970 - Photo: AP
French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez (left) is consoled by German President Horst Koehler (middle) and World Cup organizer Franz Beckenbauer (right) when presenting the runner-up prize at the 2006 World Cup - Photo: AFP
Brazilian legend Pele kisses the FIFA World Cup trophy while posing for a photo with head of the 2006 World Cup organizing committee Franz Beckenbauer in Berlin, Germany on March 12, 2003 - Photo: REUTERS
Pele poses with Franz Beckenbauer next to a "replica" of Pele himself during a visit to the "Pelestation" exhibition in Berlin, Germany on June 29, 2006 - Photo: REUTERS
Franz Beckenbauer of West Germany in the match against Peru on October 6, 1970 - Photo: REUTERS
English legend Bobby Charlton and Franz Beckenbauer before the match between VFB Stuttgart and Hamburger SV at the Neckarstadion on January 14, 1984 - Photo: AP
Former England captain David Beckham and Franz Beckenbauer warm up the official match for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, before the draw ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa on December 4, 2009 - Photo: REUTERS
West Germany national team coach Franz Beckenbauer (center) celebrates after his team beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 thanks to a penalty by defender Andreas Brehme in the World Cup final on July 8, 1990 in Rome - Photo: AFP
Franz Beckenbauer with the World Cup championship on July 7, 1974 - Photo: AFP
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