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The state of Bavaria has announced a book of condolence for German football legend Franz Beckenbauer whose club Bayern Munich will illuminate their stadium in his honour. State chancellery head Florian Herrmann said after a cabinet meeting that prime minister Markus Söder and Bayern Munich representatives would be the first to sign the book on Wednesday, with members of the public then welcome to follow. It was not clear yet if Beckenbauer, who died on Sunday at age 78, would be honoured im more ways in Bavaria. Former Bayern player and CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has proposed a memorial service…

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