German football icon Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup as a captain and as a coach, has died at age 78, his family told dpa on Monday. Known as Der Kaiser (The Emperor), 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 his long-time club Bayern Munich, including three straight European Cups and the Intercontinental Cup. “It is with deep sadness that we inform you that my husband and our father Franz Beckenbauer passed away peacefully yesterday, Sunday, surrounde…