Andreas Brehme, the German footballer who famously scored the successful purpose for Germany within the 1990 World Cup remaining, has died at 63.
His associate, Susanne Schaefer, confirmed on Tuesday that Brehme died of cardiac arrest.
“It is with deep sadness that I announce on behalf of the family that my partner Andreas Brehme passed away suddenly and unexpectedly overnight following a cardiac arrest. We ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time and refrain from asking questions,” Schaefer’s assertion learn.
Brehme, a fullback, earned 86 caps for Germany between 1984 and 1994. His profitable late penalty kick within the 1990 remaining in Rome in opposition to Diego Maradona’s Argentina secured Germany their third World Cup title on the time.
“I am shocked, very moved, and infinitely sad. My sympathies go out to his family and friends, whom I wish much strength in these difficult hours,” German Football Federation (DFB) president Bernd Neundorf mentioned in a press release.
“Andreas Brehme is likely one of the best and greatest footballers in German historical past. German soccer owes him an infinite quantity. Alongside Mario Gotze, Gerd Muller, and Helmut Rahn, he was one of many 4 German gamers who led our nationwide staff to the World Cup title.
“We will never forget Andreas Brehme, the footballer and the person – we will miss him very much.”
Hamburg-born Brehme performed in three World Cups, dropping the 1986 remaining in Mexico City in opposition to Argentina.
Rudi Voller, who additionally performed on the 1986 and 1990 groups and is now the nationwide staff sporting director, mentioned: “I am unable to consider it in any respect. The news of Andreas’ sudden demise makes me extremely unhappy.
“Andy was our World Cup hero, but for me, he was much more than that – he was my close friend and companion to this day. I will miss his wonderful zest for life. My thoughts are now with his bereaved family, his friends, and especially his two sons.”
Brehme’s greatest time as a membership participant was at Inter Milan from 1988 to 1992, the place he received Serie A in 1989 and the UEFA Cup in 1991.
Brehme additionally received the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, the place he performed from 1986-1988, and with Kaiserslautern, the place he spent two phrases from 1981-1986 and 1993-1998.
He additionally performed at Spain’s Zaragoza from 1992-93.
Brehme later turned a coach, with lesser success, at golf equipment together with Kaiserslautern and Unterhaching.
“The FCK family is in deep mourning, and our thoughts are with the family and friends of Andi Brehme. We will honor his memory,” Kaiserslautern mentioned.
Former Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, who was a part of the 1986 staff, mentioned in a membership assertion: “I’m deeply saddened and shocked by the news of Andi Brehme’s death. Andi was a great team player who was extremely loyal and reliable. His love of life was infectious.”
Bayern president Herbert Hainer added: “The news of the death of Andreas Brehme is a shock for FC Bayern and all German football fans. Andreas Brehme made history and will always be our 1990 World Cup winner. He was a down-to-earth person and someone you could always depend on. He’ll forever be part of the FC Bayern family.”
Inter mentioned: “A magnificent player, a true Interista. Ciao Andy, forever a legend.” The membership additionally introduced that the gamers will put on black armbands in Tuesday evening’s Champions League match in opposition to Atletico Madrid “in honor of the German great.”
Brehme’s demise comes just a few weeks after that of German soccer icon Franz Beckenbauer, who coached the staff on the 1986 and 1990 World Cups after successful it as a participant in 1974.
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