Andreas Brehme, the legendary German footballer who scored the winner in the final of the 1990 World Cup against Argentina, has passed away at the age of 63. He died suddenly from cardiac arrest on Monday night, as confirmed by his partner Susanne Schaefer. Brehme’s death has left the footballing world in mourning as he was a key figure in German football history.
Brehme was a versatile left-back who earned 86 caps for Germany, scoring eight goals. He played a crucial role in Germany’s victory in the 1990 World Cup, where he scored the winning goal off a penalty in the final against Diego Maradona’s Argentina in Rome. The German Football Association expressed their condolences, stating, “We are deeply saddened to report that Andreas Brehme has passed away. Our thoughts are with Andy’s friends and family at this sad time. RIP Andy!”
Apart from his international success, Brehme also enjoyed a successful club career, winning domestic league titles while playing for Kaiserslautern, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan. He won the Bundesliga title in 1987 with FC Bayern Munich and the Scudetto in 1989 with Inter Milan. He also lifted the UEFA Cup in 1991.
After retiring as a player, Brehme transitioned into coaching and managed to guide Kaiserslautern to the semifinals of the UEFA Cup in 2000/01. His impact on German football was further recognized when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the German Football Museum in Dortmund in 2019.
The sudden death of Andreas Brehme has sent shockwaves through the footballing community, with tributes pouring in from all corners. FC Bayern Munich expressed their sorrow, saying, “FC Bayern is deeply shocked by the sudden death of Andreas Brehme. We will always keep Andreas Brehme in our hearts – as a world champion and even more so as a very special person. He will always be part of the FC Bayern family. Rest in peace, dear Andi.”
Andreas Brehme will be remembered as a true footballing icon who left an indelible mark on the sport. His legacy as a player and a coach will continue to inspire future generations of footballers.
