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      Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son tragically dies as UFC champion-turned boxer shares heartbreaking post

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU’S 15-month old son Kobe has tragically passed away.The 37-year-old, who recently fought both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, took to X to confirm the heartbreaking news.Francis Ngannou posted a heartbreaking tribute after his 15-month-old son passed awayCredit: AFPNgannou wrote a statement on XCredit: XIn a statement on Ngannou’s X account, he wrote: “Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone.”My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now, he’s laying without life. I shouted his name over and over but he’s not responding.”How do you deal with such a thing? How can you live with it?”Please help me if you have any idea because I really don’t know what to do and how to deal with this.”READ MORE ON NGANNOUHe had earlier written on X: “What’s the purpose of life if what we’re fighting tooth and nail to get away from is what finally hit us the hardest!?”Why is life so unfair and merciless? Why does life always take what we don’t have? I’m f***ing tired.”Little is known about Ngannou’s personal life and it is unclear who the child’s mother is.Fans were quick to share their well-wishes for the boxer amidst the shock news.Most read in BoxingFellow UFC star Conor McGregor wrote: “I am so sorry to hear of your loss Francis, my prayers are with you and your family at this time.”Francis Ngannou’s story from refugee to fighting Tyson Fury and Anthony JoshuaHe was joined by former Ngannou opponent Joshua, who wrote: “May the memories you shared bring you comfort.”A fellow well-wisher wrote: “No parent should ever have to go through this 💔 My deepest sympathies.”Another fan wrote: “Incredibly sorry for your loss – unimaginable 🙏🏼”Ngannou was UFC heavyweight champion between 2020 and 2023 before he left to pursue a career in boxing.That saw him give Fury an almighty scare in October last year when he dropped the Brit in the fifth round – before narrowly losing on points.That was despite the fight being Ngannou’s first ever professional boxing match.His training saw him strike up a close relationship with boxing legend Mike Tyson, who prepared him for his fight against the Gypsy King.He went on to lose to Joshua in his second professional bout last month.Ngannou’s heartbreaking tribute in fullHEARTBROKEN Francis Ngannou wrote on X after the devastating loss of his 15-month-old son:
      “Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone.
      “My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy.
      “Now, he’s laying without life. I shouted his name over and over but he’s not responding.
      “How do you deal with such a thing? How can you live with it?
      “Please help me if you have any idea because I really don’t know what to do and how to deal with this.”

      Ngannou experienced an incredible rise to stardom in martial arts after facing extreme poverty in his hometown of Batie in Cameroon.Aged nine, he began working in a sand mine alongside his 11-year-old brother to provide for his family.He moved from Cameroon to France aged 26 without a penny to his name to pursue a career in boxing.READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter initially being homeless after moving to Europe, he met coach Didier Carmont who let him train and sleep at the boxing gym free of charge.Here, he was first introduced to the sport of MMA which saw him go on to become one of the biggest names in the history of the sport.Inside Francis Ngannou’s incredible rise from childhood in sandmines to boxing stardomBy Jon Boon
      FRANCIS NGANNOU’S remarkable journey to reach the top is one of hope, courage, strength and character, and is symbolic of the fighter he is.
      The Cameroonian has been the heavyweight king of UFC and earned tens of millions in the boxing ring in bouts with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.But he faces much tougher tests in his life that prove he is as resilient as it gets.From a tough start in Cameroon, where he worked in the sand mines as a nine-year-old for just £1.50 a day, to being homeless in Paris, his story is the ultimate tale of survival.Click here to read more about Ngannou’s incredible story More

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      Heavyweight boxer Ardi Ndembo, 27, dies three weeks after brutal knockout defeat left dad-of-two in induced coma

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      TRAGEDY has struck the boxing world following the passing of heavyweight boxer Ardi Ndembo.Ndembo was left unconscious for several minutes after being brutally stopped by Nestor Santana in their Team Combat League clash in Florida earlier this month.Heavyweight boxer Ardi Ndemb, standing, has tragically passed awayCredit: INSTAGRAM@ARDINDEMBOThe 27-year-old suffered a brutal KO loss earlier this monthCredit: INSTAGRAM@ARDINDEMBOCongolese clubber Ndembo is survived by his two childrenCredit: INSTAGRAM@ARDINDEMBOHe was promptly taken to a Miami hospital, where he lay in an induced coma.But the 27-year-old dad-of-two has tragically succumbed to his injuries. A statement from the promotion read: “We at Viva Promotions mourn the loss of Ardi Ndembo, a talented Congolese boxer who tragically passed away after a knockout in a Team Combat League match on April 5.”He remained in an induced coma until his untimely death. READ MORE IN BOXING”RIP Ardi Ndembo!”Boxing fans were quick to pay tribute to the late Ndembo, with one writing on X: “Prayers for his family. RIP to him. Salute.”Another said: “Prayers up to his family, team, close friends.”And another said: “Condolences to his family, this is truly heartbreaking.”Most read in BoxingArdi Ndembo boasted a perfect 8-0 record before the fatal boutCredit: INSTAGRAM@ARDINDEMBOOne remarked: “Rest in peace, brother.”Another chimed in: “Condolences to the family and friends of this young man, Ardi Ndembo. He was a gladiator.”A fundraiser has started to help Ndembo’s family with funeral costs.It’s currently sitting close to £9000, £10k short of its £19,000 goal.WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney donated close to £1200 to the GoFundMe.Team Combat League have vowed to match all donations up to the £19k target.Jeff Mayweather, the uncle of boxing icon Floyd Mayweather, was ringside for the fatal bout.Jeff Mayweather was ringside for the tragic boutCredit: INSATGRAM@JEFFMAYWEATHERHe told SunSport: “Boxing’s a sport where you grow up watching it and loving it, but there’s so much risk involved.”Anyone can lose their life from boxing. When something like this happens, it wakes up the whole entire world.”I don’t think boxing’s a bad sport because you can die in any sport.“You drive a race car at 200mph, if it slides, you’re going to die too. “You can die in any sport but boxing is a brutal sport.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTCL is a unique format in which combatants in a squad box over one or two rounds with points earned in each and tallied up to decide the winning team.Ndembo was representing Las Vegas Hustle when he was brutally KO’d by Miami Assassin’s Santana. More

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      Why are Arsenal wearing black armbands tonight against Chelsea?

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      ARSENAL are wearing black armbands in their match against Chelsea.The Gunners are paying their respects at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League clash.Arsenal are wearing black armbands against ChelseaCredit: GETTYWhy are Arsenal wearing black armbands?Arsenal are wearing black armbands in tribute to their former chairman, Sir Chips Keswick, who passed away this week aged 84.During his time with the Gunners he oversaw the team winning four FA Cups, with his final year fittingly seeing the team win the 2020 FA Cup as he stepped down in May of that year.Keswick became the chairman of the north London side in 2013 having initially joined the club’s board alongside Lord Harris in November 2005.An Arsenal statement announcing the sad news read: “It is with great sadness that the club reports the death of former Chairman, Sir Chips Keswick.The Gunners are paying tribute to Sir Chips KeswickCredit: Getty – Contributor”A lifelong Arsenal supporter, he was a regular at Highbury after first standing in the boys’ enclosure in 1949 and listed his early heroes as the Compton brothers and Jimmy Logie but, above all, goalkeeper – and later manager – George Swindin, as young Chips was a budding schoolboy keeper himself.”Retirement allowed him to spend more time with his beloved family as well as indulge in his other great sporting passion, horse racing – he was a respected owner of numerous racehorses over the years. “Sir Chips will be greatly missed by everyone at Arsenal who knew him and we extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Lady Sarah and their children David, Tobias and Adam.”Keswick had previously been a vice-chairman of Hambros bank between 1986 and 1998 and knighted by the Queen for services to banking in 1993.Most read in FootballHe was known to be a keen racehorse owner and owned some with the Queen.Keswick won the Cheltenham Festival Novices’ Handicap Chase in 2014 with Present View, trained by Jamie Snowden, but missed it because Arsenal were playing in Europe.Upon his retirement as the most powerful man at Arsenal in 2020, Keswick said at the time: “It has been an honour to be the chairman of this great football club.”Arsenal has always held a special place in my life and that will remain the case in the future.” More

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      Britain’s first £1million footballer Trevor Francis cuts out estranged sons from will as he leaves behind huge sum

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      BRITAIN’S first £1million footballer Trevor Francis left £1.9million in his will — but cut out his two estranged sons.The ex-England striker, who died last July aged 69, gave strict instructions that his boys, James and Matthew, were not to benefit.Trevor Francis, Britain’s first ever footballer to sign for £1million, handed his fortune to his siblings in his will after cutting out his estranged sonsCredit: GettyInstead, he handed his fortune to his siblings — brother Ian and sister Carolyn. His hairdresser wife, Helen, died from breast cancer two years before him.In his will, drawn up in February 2019, he wrote: “I wish to make it clear in this my will that I have not included my children as beneficiaries due to the fact that we have become estranged following family differences over the last several months.“Neither of my children are financially dependent on me.”READ MORE BEAUTIFUL GAMETrevor, who signed for Nottingham Forest for £1million in 1979 and helped them win the European Cup that year, died from a heart attack in Spain.Both sons attended his funeral, which was held near Marbella.But his will says his British estate should be shared equally between his brother and sister, who both live in Plymouth. It does not cover his Spanish estate, thought to include an apartment near Marbella.Most read in FootballThe causes of the rift with his sons were not given. But in 2013, James, then 26, was charged with burgling the Warwickshire home. Secretary of State for Housing Robert Jenrick admits he can see why inheritance tax is ‘particularly unpopular’ in the UKHe was cleared by a jury after his dad spoke up for him in court, where he insisted his boys were well brought up. More

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      Sir Chips Keswick dead at 84: Former Arsenal chairman who oversaw four FA Cup triumphs dies as tributes pour in

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      FORMER Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick has died at the age of 84.Keswick was a lifelong Gunners supporter, and was a regular feature at Highbury when he was younger.Former Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick has diedCredit: Getty – ContributorKeswick took over as chairman in 2013 and oversaw four FA Cup triumphsCredit: Getty – ContributorAn Arsenal statement announced the sad news this morning.The club said: “It is with great sadness that the club reports the death of former Chairman, Sir Chips Keswick.”A lifelong Arsenal supporter, he was a regular at Highbury after first standing in the boys’ enclosure in 1949 and listed his early heroes as the Compton brothers and Jimmy Logie but, above all, goalkeeper – and later manager – George Swindin, as young Chips was a budding schoolboy keeper himself.”Keswick became the chairman of the north London side in 2013 having initially joined the club’s board alongside Lord Harris in November 2005.READ MORE ON ARSENALIn becoming chair he replaced Peter Hill-Wood.During his time there he oversaw the team winning four FA Cups, with his final year fittingly seeing the team win the 2020 FA Cup as he stepped down in May of that year.The tribute continued: “Retirement allowed him to spend more time with his beloved family as well as indulge in his other great sporting passion, horse racing – he was a respected owner of numerous racehorses over the years. “Sir Chips will be greatly missed by everyone at Arsenal who knew him and we extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Lady Sarah and their children David, Tobias and Adam.”Most read in FootballKeswick had previously been a vice-chairman of Hambros bank between 1986 and 1998 and knighted by the Queen for services to banking in 1993.He was known to be a keen racehorse owner and owned some with the Queen.Keswick won the Cheltenham Festival Novices’ Handicap Chase in 2014 with Present View, trained by Jamie Snowden, but missed it because Arsenal were playing in Europe.After landing another Cheltenham win last year, he said on his first time miss: “It is great to be here this time. I had to watch Arsenal against Bayern and they beat us 3-1 (on aggregate).”I retired when I was 80 from the board. I think when you leave, you leave. “You shouldn’t hang around, but rest assured I watch Arsenal every time on the television.”Sir Chips Keswick “the perfect chairman”
      Sir John Chippendale “Chips” Lindley Keswick was a major figure at Arsenal Football Club.
      He joined the board in 2005 and then in 2013 was named chairman – a role he held for seven years.
      During that time as chairman, Arsenal won the FA Cup four times.
      He earned his money as chairman of Hambros Bank and as a director of the Bank of England.
      Upon his retirement as the most powerful man at Arsenal in 2020 he said: “It has been an honour to be the chairman of this great football club.
      “Arsenal has always held a special place in my life and that will remain the case in the future.”
      Current Arsenal owners Stan and Josh Kroenke said at the time he stepped down: “His extensive business knowledge and experience coupled with his deep love of Arsenal have made him the perfect chairman.”
      He was a lifelong Arsenal fan. More

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      ‘Angry Rantman’ dead updates — YouTuber and Chelsea fan dies aged 27 following major surgery

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      ANGRY Rantman, best known for his football YouTube videos has tragically passed away at the age of 27.A statement from his family read: “With profound grief and sorrow, we hereby declare the sad and untimely demise of Abhradeep Saha AKA #AngryRantman today at 10:18 hrs IST.”He touched the lives of millions with his Honesty, humour and unwavering spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.”As we mourn his loss, let us remember the joy he brought to our lives and hold on to the cherished memories we share together. Inspiring change one rant at a time.”Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates…Mark Goldbridge pays respects
      Popular Manchester United pundit Mark Goldbridge has paid his respects following Angry Rantman’s death.
      Taking to X, he wrote: “RIP Angry Rantman!
      “Whether you liked it or not he was a unique content creator doing what he loved. We’re here for a good time not a long time.”
      RIP Angry Rantman! Whether you liked it or not he was a unique content creator doing what he loved. We’re here for a good time not a long time.— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) April 17, 2024

      Copy linkCopiedAngry Rantman’s reaction to Barca’s historic defeat
      Angry Rantman went viral following Barcelona’s humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in 2020.
      Half a million people tuned in to watch the iconic YouTuber rage.
      He said: “That wasn’t a football match, that was a slaughtering house.
      “Setién has turned Barcelona into Real Betis”
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal Fan TV pays tribute
      AFTV have taken to Twitter/X to honour Angry Rantman following his tragic passing aged 27.
      A tweet read: “RIP Abhradeep Saha, aka Angry Rantman.
      “One of the greats of the fan channel scene.”

      Copy linkCopiedHow many subscribers did Angry Rantman have?
      Angry Rantman, real name Abhradeep Saha, had a huge presence on YouTube and social media.
      Iconic for his passionate videos about Chelsea football club, Saha rose to fame on the video-sharing platform.
      As of today, he has 483,000 subscribers on YouTube.
      Copy linkCopied’One of the kindest people’
      More tributes continue to come in following the news of Angry Rantman’s death.
      One fan wrote: “Such sad news 💔.”
      While another said: “I’m absolutely gutted. He was one of the kindest, nicest and best people I have spoken to.”
      Copy linkCopiedHeartbroken fans pay tribute
      Chelsea fans are flooding social media with tributes to beloved YouTuber Angry Rantman.
      One popular X account wrote: “RIP Abhradeep or commonly known as Angry Rantman.
      “One of the original voices in our community that never failed to make us smile.”
      Copy linkCopiedWhat was Angry Rantman’s last sports YouTube post?
      Angry Rantman last posted to his YouTube channel one month ago.
      His last sports based video was his furious review of Chelsea’s 2-2 draw against Brentford.
      The video managed to accumulate over 70,000 views and Angry Rantman did not hold back with his comments about Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.
      Copy linkCopied’His rants were iconic’
      One person took to X to write: “RIP Abhradeep Saha, aka Angry Rantman.
      “His rants were iconic to us all, but I think fewer people know just how kind and generous he was beyond his content.
      “Proper Chelsea fan, and a genuinely phenomenal and brilliant human being 💙.”
      Another added: “RIP brother, lovely human being and he will be missed 💔.”
      A third wrote: “I’m absolutely gutted. He was one of the kindest, nicest and best people I have spoken to.”
      Copy linkCopiedHow many subscribers did he have?
      Abhradeep Saha, best known as Angry Rantman, had a whopping 482,000 subscribers on YouTube.
      Angry Rantman would share his views on football and cinema.
      Some of his viral videos criticising Chelsea made him a popular figure among the football fan community on social media.
      Copy linkCopiedAngry Rantman’s most viewed rants
      These were his most popular sporting rants…
      1. “Humiliating is not the word”Abhradeep clocked up an amazing 3 MILLION views after Chelsea lost 6-0 to Man City five years ago.He raged: “What the hell is that!” and called Marcos Alonso a “shambolic defender”.
      2. “Worst start to the season”A 4-0 defeat to Man Utd four years ago saw him have a meltdown.He fumed: “This is the worst start to the season ever, ever, ever.”
      3. “Setién has Turned Barcelona into Real Betis”Abhradeep moved away from his favourite team Chelsea to give his views on Barcelona’s humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich three years ago. Half a million tuned in.He said: “That wasn’t a football match, that was a slaughtering house.”
      Copy linkCopied’He will be missed by our community’
      YouTuber True Geordie commented: “RIP to the funny football YouTuber Abhradeep Saha, aka Angry Rantman. This guy had some hilarious epic clips and will be missed by our community.”
      Another said: “Such sad news 💔.”
      While one fan wrote: “RIP Abhradeep or commonly known as Angry Rantman 💔 One of the original voices in our community that never failed to make us smile.”
      Copy linkCopiedTributes flood in
      Taking to social media one fan wrote: “RIP Abhradeep or commonly known as AngryRantman.
      “One of the original voices in our community that never failed to make us smile.”
      A second wrote: “Rest in power, Angry Rantman. One of YouTube’s finest entertainers.”
      Copy linkCopied’Angry Rantman’s’ death confirmed by family
      A statement from his family read: “With profound grief and sorrow, we hereby declare the sad and untimely demise of Abhradeep Saha AKA #AngryRantman today at 10:18 hrs IST.
      “He touched the lives of millions with his Honesty, humour and unwavering spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
      “As we mourn his loss, let us remember the joy he brought to our lives and hold on to the cherished memories we share together. Inspiring change one rant at a time.”
      Copy linkCopied’Angry Rantman’ dead aged 27
      YouTuber Abhradeep Saha, also known as Angry Rantman, has died aged 27.
      The social media sensation was best known for his videos criticising Chelsea.

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      Angry Rantman dead at 27: YouTuber and viral Chelsea fan – real name Abhradeep Saha – dies as tributes pour in

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      FOOTBALL YouTuber Abhradeep Saha, also known as Angry Rantman, has tragically passed away at the age of 27.A statement from his family read: “With profound grief and sorrow, we hereby declare the sad and untimely demise of Abhradeep Saha AKA #AngryRantman today at 10:18 hrs IST.Abhradeep Saha aka Angry Rantman has passed awayCredit: X”He touched the lives of millions with his Honesty, humour and unwavering spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.”As we mourn his loss, let us remember the joy he brought to our lives and hold on to the cherished memories we share together. Inspiring change one rant at a time.”The avid Chelsea fan was in a “critical situation” before his death, his family confirmed.Saha burst onto the scene when he formed his YouTube channel six years ago.READ MORE ON CHELSEASome of his viral videos criticising Chelsea made him a popular figure among the football fan community on social media.Tributes flooded in for the YouTube superstar following the announcement of his death.One person took to X to write: “RIP Abhradeep Saha, aka Angry Rantman.”His rants were iconic to us all, but I think fewer people know just how kind and generous he was beyond his content.Most read in FootballAngry Rantman’s most viewed sporting rantsAbhradeep Saha, best known as Angry Rantman, had a whopping 482,000 subscribers on YouTube, where he shared his views on football and cinema. These were his most popular sporting rants…

      1. “Humiliating is not the word”Abhradeep clocked up an amazing 3 MILLION views after Chelsea lost 6-0 to Man City five years ago.He raged: “What the hell is that!” and called Marcos Alonso a “shambolic defender”.
      2. “Worst start to the season”A 4-0 defeat to Man Utd four years ago saw him have a meltdown.He fumed: “This is the worst start to the season ever, ever, ever.”
      3. “Setién has Turned Barcelona into Real Betis”Abhradeep moved away from his favourite team Chelsea to give his views on Barcelona’s humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich three years ago. Half a million tuned in.He said: “That wasn’t a football match, that was a slaughtering house.”

      “Proper Chelsea fan, and a genuinely phenomenal and brilliant human being 💙.”Another added: “RIP brother, lovely human being and he will be missed 💔.”A third wrote: “I’m absolutely gutted. He was one of the kindest, nicest and best people I have spoken to.”YouTuber True Geordie commented: “RIP to the funny football YouTuber Abhradeep Saha, aka Angry Rantman. This guy had some hilarious epic clips and will be missed by our community.”Another said: “Such sad news 💔.”While one fan wrote: “RIP Abhradeep or commonly known as Angry Rantman 💔 One of the original voices in our community that never failed to make us smile.” More

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      Bernd Holzenbein dead at 78: Germany World Cup winner and Eintracht Frankfurt legend passes away

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      GERMANY World Cup winner Bernd Holzenbein has died at the age of 78.Born in March 1946, the attacker passed away on Monday evening after a long, serious illness. Bernd Holzenbein won the World Cup with Germany in 1974Credit: GettyHoelzenbein died surrounded by his familyCredit: GettyHolzenbein had recently suffered from severe dementia.During his playing days he played as a striker or winger.He starred for the West Germany team before it unified with East Germany and played a major role in winning the World Cup in 1974 by getting the equalising penalty against the Netherlands in the final.Holzenbein made a habit of making an impact in big games, scoring an equaliser in the 1976 European Championship final against Czechoslovakia, though his nation would go on to lose on penalties.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis goal in the game made him the oldest goalscorer in a Euro final aged 30 years and 103 days – a record held until 34-year-old Leonardo Bonucci scored against England in the Euro 2020 final.In total, Holzenbein played 40 times for his nation, scoring five goals.Holzenbein was a qualified merchant away from the pitch, but was best known for his work on it with Eintracht Frankfurt.He scored a staggering 160 goals in the Bundesliga for them, making 420 appearances across a stay stretching from 1967 to 1981.Most read in FootballHis exploits made him the club’s record goalscorer and also saw him lift the Uefa Cup in 1980, as well as three German Cups in 1974, 1975 and 1981.Holzenbein headed to the USA when his time playing at Frankfurt was over, starring for Fort Lauderdale Strikers and later for Memphis Americans and Baltimore Blast in the Major Indoor Soccer League.He then returned to Germany to play for FSV Salmrohr, where he stayed for six months to earn promotion to the second division.After hanging up his playing boots he returned to Frankfurt in 1988, where he became a vice-president and later a manager between 1994 and 1996.In 2004 Holzenbein returned to the club and became their chief scout until 2014.A statement from Frankfurt on his passing said: “An Eintracht fan through and through. “A legend, as it is written in the books. One of the greatest we have ever had.”Bernd Hölzenbein, honorary captain of Eintracht, died on Monday at the age of 78 surrounded by his family 🖤”Bundesliga rivals also paid their respects to a legend of the game, with Hertha Berlin saying: “Rest in peace, Bernd Hölzenbein. 🕊️ Our thoughts are with his family and the entire Eintracht family.”Hamburger SV said: “Rest in peace, Bernd Hölzenbein! 🕊️.”Borussia Monchengladbach said: “Rest in peace, Bernd Hölzenbein. 🕯️READ MORE SUN STORIES”Borussia mourns the loss of the great Frankfurt goalscorer and 1974 football world champion. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.”Holzenbein’s tragic passing comes after the death of 1974 West German captain Franz Beckenbauer in January. More