Football in mourning: Andreas Brehme, the former German Inter midfielder, is He died at the age of 63.
The former German defender was admitted to the emergency room overnight between Monday and TuesdayAt the University Clinic on Ziemssenstrasse, in Munich, closest to his apartment, with an ongoing heart attack, but any help came too late. Just over a month after the death of Franz Beckenbauer, German football has lost one of its greats.
Inter, who broke records, won the 90th World Cup in Rome, Trapattoni
Former left back Inter, which broke records He played at Milan from 1988 to 1992: first with Lothar Matthaus (with whom he won the 1988-1989 Serie A title), then – from the 1989-1990 season – also with Jurgen Klinsmann.
He remained a Nerazzurri fan throughout his life. Before landing in Milan he had played in Kaiserslauternwhere he later also became a coach, and others Bayern. After the Nerazzurri, he moved to Spain, to Real Zaragoza. He was among the heroes of victory 1990 World Cup with Germany– He also scored a penalty kick in the final against Argentina (one of his eight goals in 86 matches for his country). a teamWith which he also achieved second place in the 1986 Argentine Championship and second in the 1992 European Championship, which Denmark won).
After he finished his life as a footballer, he tried coaching – as they say in Kaiserslautern – with little success, and finally became a coach. Deputy Giovanni Trapattoni (whom he coached at Inter) in Stuttgart.
the family
Primi LInterviewer: His partner, Susan Schiffer and two adult children from his marriage to Pilar. Schäfer officially announced Andreas' death in a note to the German news agency DPA: “We ask you to respect our privacy at this difficult time and refrain from asking questions.”
The pain of Inter, Bayern Munich and others over Andy's death
Among the first to react, Inter Who bid farewell to his star: “A great player, a true Inter fan.” Goodbye Andy, legend forever.” On the website, the Via Liberazione club adds its condolences and summarizes the hero’s career (154 matches, 12 goals for the Nerazzurri, with the historic 1988-89 Serie A, the Italian Super Cup the following year and the 1990-91 UEFA Cup). “Inter will take to the field this evening against Atletico Madrid wearing mourning on their arms.”
Can't miss it Bayern MonacoWith a note saying that he was “deeply shocked by the sudden death of Andreas Brehme.” German heroes are United in mourning with his family and friends. We will always keep Andreas Brehme in our hearts. As a world champion and even as a very special person. it will be always Part of the Bayern Munich family. Rest in peace, dear Andy! Naturally, Kaiserslautern also joins in: “The FCK family is in deep mourning and our thoughts are with the family and friends of Andy Brehme. We will honor his memory.” There German Football Association (DFB) shows him lifting the World Cup, accompanied by the caption “Rest in peace.” Me too'European Football Association He joins in offering condolences: “On behalf of the entire European football community, we are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Andreas Brehme.” Zaragoza, a team with its Spanish experience, makes this announcement and promises: “We will always remember you, Andreas. Rest in peace.” Among the opponents, messages from Milan and Borussia Dortmund stand out, united in mourning.
Reactions to Andy Brehme's death
His national teammate is crying too Pierre Litbarsky“I am infinitely shocked. I will miss Andy very much as a player and above all as a person. Unfortunately, the sad news never ends. “It's very sad for German football, and especially for us, the 1990 world champions.” Walter Zenga looks devastated“Hello, my friend, or as I used to call you, ‘Shazi’.” You didn't have to do this to me, you didn't have to do this to all of us… You left too soon, my friend, but I know that from there you will protect us and as usual you will stand there and take the penalties, one with the right and one with the left… Happy journey, my friend. Rest in peace, I won't tell you I'm crying because I know you'll hug me and say “Come on Walter, I'm here.” Sadness too Karl-Heinz “Kalli” Rummenigge“Sad and shocked. “His love of life was contagious.”
Speaking live on Sky baby bergomi, In a broken voice: “Twenty days ago he told me I come to watch Inter Salernitana and I also stop to watch Atletico. Instead I didn't hear from him, and he always warned me the day before… He was a true companion, a friend. In our Inter-Trap conversation, we miss someone special. “We will miss him very much.”
In the same tone Christian FaureMe: “I'm so sad man… Now we have to win for him.” Tears too Aldo SerenaHe remembers Brimah as “a fun person who wanted to enjoy life.” Always smiling, he never had, I've never heard of him, any bitterness towards others, he was very generous on the pitch because from a sporting point of view and also in ball management he was a natural altruist. “I can't think of anything at the moment, I'm just in shock. Andy was always positive and radiated pure life. He was a great person and a great friend,” he added. Guido Buchwald.
German tennis icon Boris Becker“Completely shocked,” she recalled on Twitter: “We just met at the funeral of Kaiser Franz!” It's amazing how quickly it can be over!
Prima's last post? Dedicated to Inter
Just yesterday, Brehme posted a message dedicated to Inter on social media, bearing the Nerazzurri's shirt number. 3 with the caption “three me”.
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