Germany and world united to mourn the death of Franz Beckenbauer on Monday, with figures from across the sporting and political landscape bidding farewell to the 'Kaiser'.
Beckenbauer, a World Cup winner as both a player and a coach, died on Sunday at the age of 78, with news of his death not announced until Monday evening.
Who is saying what after German football legend Franz Beckenbauer died at the age of 78:
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
"He was a legend of sport far beyond football. For me personally, he was a good and loyal friend for more than four decades, someone you could always rely on."
France team coach Didier Deschamps
"I consider it one of the great privileges of my life to have known and experienced Franz Beckenbauer.
"Our time together with the national team was crowned with the 1990 World Cup title in Rome, a title that would never have been possible without his outstanding coaching
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann
"One of the greatest footballers in FC Bayern's club history has unfortunately left us. Rest in peace, Kaiser Franz. We will never forget what you have done for football in Germany."
Thomas Muller, German World Cup winner in 2014
"Franz Beckenbauer, one of European football's greatest sons, has passed away aged 78. 'Der Kaiser' was an extraordinary player, successful coach and popular pundit who shaped German football like no other."
UEFA statement
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Franz Beckenbauer, one of football's greatest ever players. A World Cup winner as both player and manager, 'Der Kaiser' was as elegant as he was dominant. He will forever be remembered."
English Premier League
"Very sorry to hear that Franz Beckenbauer has died. One of the absolute greats of our game. Der Kaiser was the most beautiful of footballers who won it all with grace and charm. RIP."
Former England striker and television pundit Gary Lineker
"It fills me with deep sadness to hear about the passing of Franz Beckenbauer, a true icon of the game. It was a privilege to share one of my proudest moments with him when he presented my 100th cap for Scotland. My thoughts are with him and his family at this time. RIP Der Kaiser."