Andreas Brehme, the German football legend who won the 1990 World Cup for Argentina, has died

The German died at the age of 63 following a cardiac arrest, as reported by the former footballer’s family.

Former German footballer and his country’s sporting legend Andreas Brehme, who played a key role in the goal that won his country the 1990 World Cup title in Italy, has died aged 63 following a cardiac arrest.

This was reported by the wife of the former national team, Susanne Schaefer. “It is with deep sadness that I announce on behalf of the family that my partner Andreas Brehme died suddenly and unexpectedly this evening following a cardiac arrest,” he said.

The message added that “we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time and refrain from asking us any questions.”

The winger, who stood out for his ability to play with both legs, made history by taking the penalty that defined the 1990 World Cup final in Italy against Argentina, using his “bad leg” to surprise the transandean. goalie. Additionally, he was part of the team that won the 1996 European Cup.

At club level, he stood out at clubs such as HSV Barmbek-Uhlenhorst, FC Saarbrücken, Kaiserslautern, Bayern Munich, Inter and Real Zaragoza.

According to European media, on Monday evening the former champion was urgently admitted to a clinic in the city of Ziemssenstrasse. His relatives raised the alarm at 11:30 p.m. local time with a call for help. Although he was resuscitated when transferred to hospital, his situation became irreversible and he was pronounced dead a few hours later.

International recognition

Once the unfortunate news became known, some of the clubs he was a part of, in addition to the German national team, took a moment to say goodbye.

“Andreas Brehme has died. Former Real Zaragoza player during the 1992/93 season and world champion with Germany. We will always remember you, Andreas. Rest in peace”, published Real Zaragoza on X (ex Twitter).

For its part, on the same social network, the German team published: “Rest in peace, Andy!”

“FC Bayern is deeply shocked by the sudden death of Andreas Brehme. We will always carry Andreas Brehme in our hearts, as a world champion and above all as a very special person. He will always be part of the FC Bayern family. Rest in peace, dear Andi!”, Bayern shared on social media.

“Kaiserslautern mourns the loss of Andreas Brehme. In total, he wore the Red Devils jersey for 10 years and was proclaimed German champion and Cup champion with FCK. In 1990, thanks to his penalty, he led the German team to the World Cup title and ultimately became a football legend. The FCK family is deeply shocked and their thoughts are with the family and friends of Andi Breme. We will honor his memory,” published Kaiserslautern.

“A magnificent player, a great interista. “Ciao Andy, a legend forever,” Inter Milan posted to say goodbye to Brehme.

Real Madrid also released a statement after learning of the death of Andreas Brehme: “Real Madrid CF, its president and its board of directors deeply regret the death of Andreas Brehme, legend of German and world football. Real Madrid would like to express its condolences and affection to his family, his teammates, his clubs and all his loved ones. Andreas Brehme died at the age of 63. Rest in peace”.

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Source: Latercera

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