Franz Beckenbauer, the iconic German footballer who won the World Cup for West Germany as both a player and coach, has died at the age of 78. Known for his elegant playing style and natural leadership, Beckenbauer was one of the last remaining legends from the post-War era. His death came just days after the passing of Brazil’s Mario Zagallo, who was the first to achieve the same World Cup double. As a player, Beckenbauer achieved great success with Bayern Munich and played a key role in the rise of German football at the international level. However, his legacy was also marred by his alleged involvement in corruption related to the hosting rights of the 2006 World Cup.