Andreas Brehme, the former German defender most known for scoring the game-winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final, died at the age of 63.
Brehme secured victory for his team in the final match of the 1990 tournament, held in Rome, by converting a late penalty against Argentina.
Throughout his career, he gained 86 caps for his country, scoring eight goals and winning league titles with Kaiserslautern, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan.
“FC Bayern is deeply shocked by the sudden death of Andreas Brehme,” the German club stated.
“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, Andi.
Brehme played for Kaiserslautern in 1981-86 and 1993-98.
He won the Bundesliga title in 1998 and the German Cup in 1996 during his stint at the club, where he also served as manager from 2000 to 2002.
“The FCK mourns the loss of Andreas Brehme,” said a Kaiserslautern statement.
“He wore the Red Devils jersey for a total of 10 years and became German champion and cup winner with FCK.
“In 1990, he shot the German national team to the World Cup title with his penalty and finally became a football legend.”
At the 1990 World Cup, Germany was led by Franz Beckenbauer, who died in January at the age of 78.
Brehme also scored in the tournament’s semi-finals, as his team overcame England on penalties.
