Football is mourning the death of German icon Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup as a captain and as a coach, and is considered one of the global legends of the game. Beckenbauer’s family told dpa on Monday that he died the previous day at age 78. Known as Der Kaiser (The Emperor) and Die Lichtgestalt (the shining light), Beckenbauer redefined the sweeper position in the 1960s and 1970s with his elegant style and leadership. Apart from his national team success, he earned countless honours with long-time club Bayern Munich, including three straight European Cups and the Intercontinental …