German football legend Andreas Brehme is dead
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His partner, Susanne Schaefer said he died suddenly and unexpectedly in the night from a cardiac arrest.
German football legend, Andreas Brehme, is dead at 63.
Brehme who was the one that scored from the penalty spot to seal victory for West Germany against Argentina in the 1990 World Cup final, died overnight into Tuesday.
His partner, Susanne Schaefer said he died suddenly and unexpectedly in the night from a cardiac arrest.
His former club, Bayern Munich tweeted : “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 for ever be in our hearts, as a World Cup winner and, more importantly, as a very special person. He will forever be part of the FC Bayern family. Rest in peace, Andi!”
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