Andreas Brehme, known for his winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final for West Germany, has died at the age of 63.
Beyond Boders recalls that Brehme’s crucial late penalty secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final held in Rome.
Throughout his career, Brehme achieved success with Bundesliga teams Bayern Munich and Kaiserslautern, as well as Serie A club Inter Milan.
Bayern Munich expressed deep shock at Brehme’s sudden death, remembering him not only as a world champion but also as a remarkable individual.
“FC Bayern is deeply shocked by the sudden death of Andreas Brehme. [We] are united in mourning with his relatives and friends. 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!,” the club said.
The football world mourns the loss of Brehme, whose legacy includes being a key member of the German national team that clinched the 1990 World Cup title.
His former club, Kaiserslautern, also paid tribute, recalling his contributions during his ten-year tenure and his pivotal role in securing both domestic and international honors.
Brehme’s passing follows closely after the recent loss of another German football icon, Franz Beckenbauer, who coached the 1990 World Cup-winning team.
