Football legend Franz Beckenbauer no more; was battling dementia

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German football legend Franz Beckenbauer, known as 'Der Kaiser,' passed away at the age of 78 after battling Parkinson's disease. He played a pivotal role in Germany's triumphs during the 1974 World Cup as a player and the 1990 World Cup as a manager, becoming the only person to win the World Cup both as a player and manager.

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