World Cup winner Andreas Brehme has died at the age of 63, with tributes pouring in for the Germany legend.
His partner, Susanne Schaefer, confirmed his death to the German Press Agency on Tuesday morning. According to reports in Germany, he passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Brehme is best remembered for scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot as West Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final of Italia 90. The Germans had beaten Bobby Robson's England on penalties in the semis.
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Brehme also enjoyed an illustrious club career, playing for Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, as well as enjoying two spells with Kaiserslautern, whom he also managed in the early 2000s. He won the Bundesliga with Bayern in 1987 and Serie A with Inter in 1989.
Fans and players, past and present, have been quick to pay tribute to one of the greats of the game.
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Former Premier League striker Jan Aage Fjortoft played against that legendary Inter side. The Norwegian posted on X (formerly Twitter): "Terrible News!!! Andreas Brehme has died. The matchwinner of the World Cup Final 1990 died due to a cardiac arrest.
"Had the privilege to play against him when he, Matthäus and Klinsmann played for Inter. He will be deeply missed and be remembered as one of the best RIP."
One fan said: "Such sad news coming out of Germany. RIP Andreas Brehme who has passed away at the age Of 63. An unbelievable player and pioneer of his position."
Another, alluding to what was a drab and ill-tempered World Cup final in 1990, added: "Andreas Brehme put us all out of our misery in what was an ugly and depressing World Cup final. RIP."
A third said: "Devastated at the passing of Andreas Brehme, he was a childhood hero and an Inter legend."
