Kaiser forever: how social networks react to the death of Franz Beckenbauer

Football news 08 jan 2024, 17:02

Steven Perez Dailysports's expert

On Monday, January 8, the legendary German footballer Franz Beckenbauer passed away at the age of 78.

Throughout his illustrious career, the German icon garnered numerous team and individual accolades. He was honored with the Ballon d'Or for the best European footballer in 1972 and 1976. Franz stood as one of the finest footballers of his era, a global legend of the sport. We have compiled social media reactions to this news for you.

Primarily, football clubs and players express their condolences and reminisce about the legendary Franz Beckenbauer. Even the sportswear company Adidas did not ignore this news.

Die Welt des FC Bayern ist nicht mehr die, die sie mal war – plötzlich dunkler, stiller, ärmer: Der deutsche Rekordmeister trauert um Franz Beckenbauer, den einzigartigen „Kaiser“, ohne den der FC Bayern niemals zu dem Verein geworden wäre, der er heute ist.

Ruhe in Frieden.
— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) January 8, 2024

Kaiser forever. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zQizEaIvzC
— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) January 8, 2024

Ruhe in Frieden, 'Kaiser'! 🙏🖤

Rudi Völler zum Tod von Franz Beckenbauer: "Der 'Kaiser' war eine Inspiration für mehr als eine Generation, er wird für immer die Lichtgestalt des deutschen Fußballs bleiben."

Zum Nachruf: https://t.co/JxhnancIEV #DFBTeam #RIP | 📸 imago pic.twitter.com/efK0sanYMl
— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) January 8, 2024

A true footballing icon.

Rest in peace, Franz Beckenbauer. pic.twitter.com/RqARHeg0jl
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 8, 2024

Até sempre, Franz Beckenbauer 🤍 pic.twitter.com/WG3ZkESeXV
— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) January 8, 2024

Comunicado Oficial: fallecimiento de Franz Beckenbauer.#RealMadrid
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) January 8, 2024

⚫ Muere Franz Beckenbauer, leyenda del @FCBayern y campeón del mundo con Alemania.

Descansa en paz.

📸 El Kaiser, en el sorteo de capitanes del Villa de Bilbao con Txutxi Aranguren, en San Mamés. #AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/qnTZE8DHbD
— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) January 8, 2024

FC Barcelona offers its condolences for the passing of Franz Beckenbauer, legend of world football who has left us today at the age of 78. Rest in peace.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 8, 2024

Rivals on the pitch.
Eternal respect off it.
Now, together at rest.

Sending heartfelt condolences to our counterparts at Bayern Munich as we mourn the loss of a true great, Franz Beckenbauer ❤️ https://t.co/BHSzrmPsAJ pic.twitter.com/7ePhAwl8AF
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 8, 2024

Rest in peace Franz Beckenbauer.
A true legend and inspiration 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/NL14u0FvFW
— David Alaba (@David_Alaba) January 8, 2024

Rest in peace, Franz Beckenbauer ♥️🙏 pic.twitter.com/MsU2hn0iJD
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) January 8, 2024

Franz Beckenbauer: a football poet, gracefully weaving his artistry into the romantic fabric of the beautiful game.

𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲, 𝗥𝘂𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻, 𝗗𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿. pic.twitter.com/LE02O4hVpy
— adidas Football (@adidasfootball) January 8, 2024

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