SUMMARY
- Andreas Brehme is the former left-back player of Bayern Munich.
- Andreas scored the winning goal for Germany in 1990.
The world of soccer has been shocked by a piece of news coming from Germany. Former German left-back Andreas Brehme has passed away at the age of 63. Andre forms an important part of Germany’s soccer history and his absence would create a giant. The soccer scene in Germany has been saddened by the loss of their beloved former soccer player.
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His wife Susanne Schaefer broke the news of his husband’s sudden demise to the public. Clubs across Germany have offered their condolences through their social media handles. The Germans have been shocked by the sheer suddenness of the tragic event.
Andreas Brehmer died at the age of 63
The German player has left a great legacy for German soccer. Andreas Brehmer most notably scored the winning penalty for Germany in the final of the FIFA World Cup 1990. Germany beat Argentina in the final of the tournament all thanks to Andre’s match-winning heroics. He was also part of the German team that lost to Argentina in the final of the previous World Cup.
FC Bayern are extremely saddened by the sudden passing of Andreas Brehme. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Andreas Brehme will forever be in our hearts, as a World Cup winner and, more importantly, as a very special person. He will forever be part of… pic.twitter.com/X3Tichnncp
— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) February 20, 2024
Andre reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest that ultimately led to his untimely demise. His wife, Sussane broke the news via a statement that read (via Sport BILD), “It is with deep sadness that I announce on behalf of the family that my partner Andreas Brehme died suddenly and unexpectedly tonight as a result of a cardiac arrest.”
Susanne also requested privacy for her family and asked the media to refrain from asking any questions. His former employers FC Bayern Munich and 1. FC Kaiserslautern have expressed their sadness on this unfortunate event.
The German played for some of the biggest European clubs
Andreas Breahme had a playing career that could make any soccer player envious. The winner of the 1990 FIFA World Cup winner played for European giants like FC Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. He even racked up more than 300 appearances in the Bundesliga. A prolific left-back during his playing years, Andreas Brehme earned 86 caps for his national side, Germany.
There aren’t many people on this earth who can say they’ve scored the winning goal in a #WorldCup final, but Andreas Brehme is one of them. Let’s ⏪ to Rome on 8 July 1990.#HBD | @DFB_Team_EN 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/emAGrrHCQn
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 9, 2019
Andreas also tried his luck at soccer management. He managed teams like 1. FC Kaiserslautern for two seasons and was also an assistant manager at VfB Stuttgart from 2005-2006.
Andreas’ demise comes at a time when Germany is recovering from the death of two of its biggest soccer icons. The European nation has lost both Gerd Muller and Franz Beckenauer in a quick succession of years. The tragic death of Andreas Brehme would surely resonate through the years to come.
