VIDEO: "Beckenbauer was a fantastic footballer, but an even better person, says Klopp

The football world was in mourning on Sunday when the German football association confirmed the death of legend Franz Beckenbauer, who died aged 78 after failing health in recent years. 

The legendary defender and captain of the German national team has remained a great reference for a large number of elite football players, but also for some of today's top coaches, who paid tribute to him after his death. 

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel dedicated some nice words to him, highlighting his "humility" despite the large number of titles he won. Another German, in this case Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp also praised the late German icon. Have a look at his words.