Franz Anton Beckenbauer died at the age of 78 due to natural causes.

Beckenbauer was appointed manager of the West Germany national team.

Beckenbauer played his farewell match for Hamburger SV against the Germany national team.

Beckenbauer established the Franz-Beckenbauer-Stiftung foundation in Hamburg to support the disabled, the sick, and people in need.

Beckenbauer was involved in a physical confrontation with Reinhard Libuda from Schalke 04 in the cup final, leading to the media calling him 'der Kaiser'.

Beckenbauer scored his first goals for the West Germany national team against the Netherlands.

Beckenbauer made his debut for the West Germany national team in a World Cup qualification match against Sweden.

Beckenbauer made his debut with Bayern Munich in a Bundesliga promotion play-off match against FC St. Pauli.

Franz Anton Beckenbauer was born in Munich, Germany.