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(240109) -- BEIJING, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died at 78, according to German Football Association (DFB) on Jan. 8, 2024. This file photo taken on July 7, 2010 shows Franz Beckenbauer waving to the media before the 2010 FIFA football World Cup semifinal between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium, in Durban, South Africa. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

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Netherlands defender Van Bronckhorst

DURBAN, South Africa - Netherlands defender Giovanni Van Bronckhorst collects the ball during a World Cup quarterfinal against Slovakia at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 28, 2010.

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Spain reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas kicks clear during a World Cup semifinal against Germany at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Netherlands midfielder De Jong

DURBAN, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong takes control during a World Cup quarterfinal match against Slovakia at Durban Stadium in Durban, on June 28, 2010.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (R) holds off Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil during a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - German players leave the pitch dejected after their 1-0 loss to Spain in a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain's Carles Puyol (L) celebrates with teammate Gerard Pique after scoring the decisive goal against Germany in the 73rd minute of a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain players pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup semifinal against Germany at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Gerard Pique (top, 3) celebrates with teammates after the team beat Germany 1-0 in a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain advanced to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas (R, back) and defenders Carles Puyol (5), Joan Capdevila (11) and Gerard Pique (3) celebrate their victory in a World Cup semifinal against Germany at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger falls on his knees after the team lost to Spain 1-0 in a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany striker Miroslav Klose (L) takes in his team's loss as Spain players celebrate their victory in a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (first from L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the decisive goal against Germany in the 73rd minute of a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (C) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the decisive goal against Germany in the 73rd minute of a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (4th from L, on knees) heads the decisive goal past Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the 73rd minute of a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (3rd from R) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the decisive goal against Germany in the 73rd minute of a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Gerard Pique (L) shoots past Germany striker Miroslav Klose during a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany striker Miroslav Klose (L) tries to find a way past Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets during a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (5) is congratulated by teammates after heading Spain into the lead against Germany in the 73rd minute of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 and advanced for the first time to the final of the tournament.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - A Germany supporter is downcast after Germany was defeated by Spain 1-0 in a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany coach Joachim Loew walks on the pitch of Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Germany were beaten by Spain 1-0 in a World Cup semifinal.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany players line up before their World Cup semifinal against Spain at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil makes for goal during the first half of the World Cup semifinal against Spain at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer stares at the ball after being beaten by a header from Spain defender Carles Puyol in the 73rd minute of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 and advanced for the first time to the final of the tournament.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger looks for options during the first half of a World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Germany lost 1-0.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso (14) and Germany forward Miroslav Klose (L) challenge for the ball during the first half of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. On the right is Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Guards escort a supporter holding a vuvuzela horn from the pitch during the first half of the World Cup semifinal between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. The game was won 1-0 by Spain.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas (back C) punches the ball clear during the first half of the World Cup semifinal against Germany at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany defender Per Mertesacker (L) remains on the bench after his side lost in the World Cup semifinal against Spain at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - (from L) Spain defender Carles Puyol, Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas compete for the ball during the first half of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque (L) talks to forward Fernando Torres before Torres enters the field during the second half of the World Cup semifinal against Germany at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil (8) and Spain defender Carles Puyol (5) compete for the ball during the second half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain striker David Villa (C) and midfielder Xavi (8) hug each other after Spain beat Germany 1-0 in their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain advanced for the first time to the final of the tournament.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (7) and Spain midfielder Xavi (8) compete for the ball during the second half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain midfielder Xavi (8) and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos (18) compete for the ball during the second half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain forward David Villa (L) shoots during the first half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. On the right is Germany defender Arne Friedrich (3). Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil (8) and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta (6) compete for the ball during the second half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany forward Miroslav Klose (11) is sent flying after being tackled by Spain defender Carles Puyol (5) during the first half of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and Spain forward David Villa (7) tangle after Neuer cleared Villa's shot during the first half of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (C, 5) is congratulated by teammates after heading Spain into the lead against Germany in the 73rd minute of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 and advanced for the first time to the final of the tournament.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain forward David Villa heads for the goal during the second half of the World Cup semifinal against Germany at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany forward Lukas Podolski (10) and Spain defender Sergio Ramos (15) compete for the ball during the first half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (R) blocks a shot by Spain forward David Villa during the first half of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta (6) and Germany defender Philipp Lahm (16) compete for the ball during the second half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain midfielder Xavi (8) releases the ball past Germany midfielder Sami Khedira (6) during the first half of their World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final with the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain midfielder Xavi (8) passes the ball during the first half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. On the left is Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (7) and Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso (14) compete for the ball during the first half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany coach Joachim Loew gives instructions to his players during the first half of a World Cup semifinal against Spain at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Germany were beaten 1-0.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Carles Puyol (5) clears the ball during the first half of the World Cup semifinal against Germany at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. On the left is Germany forward Miroslav Klose (11). Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Germany supporters cheer during a World Cup semifinal against Spain at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0.