Germany mourns the loss of another soccer legend, Andreas Brehme, who tragically passed away at the age of 63. Brehme, known for his crucial role in Germany’s World Cup victory in 1990, suffered a cardiac arrest. His partner, Susanne Schaefer, expressed her shock and sadness in a statement, describing his death as sudden and unexpected. Apart from his international success, Brehme also had a remarkable career with Bayern Munich, contributing to their European Cup triumph in 1987. The news of his passing has deeply saddened Bayern Munich, who expressed their condolences to his loved ones.
Andreas Brehme, a versatile defender, played as a left-back and also as a defensive midfielder. However, he stood out from other defensive players due to his ability to score goals. In the 1990 World Cup, Brehme scored the winning goal against Argentina, but his impact was felt earlier in the tournament when he powered Germany’s semi-final win against England with an impressive free-kick. In the 1986 World Cup final, France experienced Brehme’s free-kick skills. After a successful career with the German national team and clubs like Bayern Munich, Brehme transitioned into coaching, managing Germany’s second-tier soccer club SpVgg Unterhaching. His significant influence on the game has left fans and soccer institutions mourning his tragic passing.
Germany’s National team expressed their sorrow over Brehme’s loss, posting a series of his old pictures on Instagram with the caption “Rest in peace Andy.” Real Zaragoza, the Spanish club where Brehme had a notable stint, also paid tribute to him on Instagram, writing, “We will always remember you, Andreas. Rest in peace.” Real Madrid, who faced Brehme during his time in Spain, deeply lamented his death in an official Instagram post, stating that he was a legend of German and world football.
Fans also shared their condolences on Instagram, with one user commenting, “What a legend of a player. I still remember the winning goal he scored. RIP Legend.” Another fan wrote, “Best left back ever RIP.” Lothar Matthaus, the 1990 World Cup-winning captain and a German icon, once described Brehme as the best player he had ever played with. One user recalled Brehme’s superb goal against Holland in the 1990 World Cup, while another fan mourned his loss by mentioning the departure of another German legend, Franz Beckenbauer.
Andreas Brehme also had a successful stint with Italy’s Inter Milan in the late 80s, winning the Serie A, the Italian Super Cup, and the UEFA Europa League. His passing marks another loss for the soccer world this year, following the deaths of Mario Zagallo and Franz Beckenbauer. All three legends were World Cup heroes for their respective nations. We say goodbye to Andreas Brehme, a true soccer legend who revolutionized the full-back position in the game.
According to the Source essentiallysports.com