Andreas Brehme
Footballer and 1990 World Cup winner
Born
November 9th, 1960
64 years ago
Died
February 20th, 2024
1 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A prominent figure in football, played as a midfielder. Achieved fame during the 1990 FIFA World Cup, where he scored the decisive penalty in the final match against Argentina, leading West Germany to victory. Had a notable club career, playing for teams such as Kaiserslautern, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan, and contributed to multiple domestic league titles and European competitions. Brehme was recognized for his skillful play and leadership on the field.
Scored the winning penalty in the 1990 FIFA World Cup final
Won multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich
Played for Inter Milan, securing the Serie A title
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