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    Franz Beckenbauer: Iconic 'Kaiser' transformed football forever on his way to conquering the world

    by Dan Kilpatrick Jan 09, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: via REUTERS

    Franz Beckenbauer, who has died aged 78, was one of only three men to win the World Cup as a player and manager, and was such a graceful and influential footballer that he effectively had a position named after him.

    An icon of German football, Beckenbauer made the role of 'sweeper' or 'libero' his own, revolutionising the concept of covering behind the defensive line and stepping out

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