Lothar Matthäus (captain of the 1990 world champion team): “I was shocked when I found out. Andi was part of our family. We met 45 years ago, shared many stories. We were roommates, with the national team and with Inter Milan. We often have 100 nights a year spent together. This friendship wasn’t over even after my career. It’s really like a family member has died.”
Bernd Neuendorf (President of the DFB): “I am shocked, very moved and infinitely sad. My condolences go out to his family and friends, whom I wish a lot of strength in these difficult times. Andreas Brehme is one of the greatest and best football players in German history. German football has given him infinitely much Along with Mario Götze, Gerd Müller and Helmut Rahn, he is one of the four German players who helped our national team win the World Cup. His nerves and strength in the duel, his two-footedness, his crosses, his passes, his commitment – all of that made him what it was, all of that gave us so much joy and so many great moments.”
Sergio Goycochea (goalkeeper of the Argentine national football team at the 1990 World Cup): “Fate pitted us against each other in the final of the 1990 World Cup in Italy. What a moment, in the most important competition of all, in a crucial situation, because that penalty gave Germany the title. The wonderful universe of football, this wonderful sport has one of its own Great heroes lost. Rest in peace, Andreas!”
Jürgen Klinsmann (teammate in the 1990 World Cup team): “Dear Andy, we are stunned that you have left us. You were always there for us and made us world champions in 1990! We will always carry you in our hearts and be forever grateful to you!”
Philipp Lahm (2014 World Cup captain): “Brehme became one of my idols at the World Cup in Italy. I can still remember his concentrated, determined look when he took the decisive penalty in the final against Argentina. Then he scored in a way that couldn’t have been more precise. Andy Brehme was one “Early, modern full-back who played on the right and left side. That’s why he had an impact on my career.”
Oliver Kahn (former national goalkeeper): “We say goodbye to Andreas, who always maintained his love for our favorite sport. I will never forget our great times together with the national team, his down-to-earth and humorous personality brought joy to everyone.”
Rudi Völler (long-time companion and DFB director): “I can’t believe it. The news of Andreas’ sudden death makes me incredibly sad. Andi was our World Cup hero, but for me even more – he was my close friend and companion to this day. His wonderful joy in life will I miss him. My thoughts are now with his survivors, his friends, and especially with his two sons. I wish them all a lot of strength.”
Gianni Infantino (FIFA President): “The news of the death of Andreas Brehme at the age of just 63 makes me very sad. Just last month we were both in Munich together to honor the life of the great Franz Beckenbauer. It is tragic that we are now hearing the death of Mourning Andy. Andy will forever remain in the hearts of all German fans. (…) He is an icon of world football and one of my idols. His legacy testifies to his footballing class, his determination and his sportsmanship. His career will continue into the future Inspiring generations of footballers. Ciao Legend”.
Uli Hoeneß (Honorary President of Bayern Munich): “I am incredibly sad about this shocking news. None of us will ever forget Andreas Brehme – because he is more than a 1-0 win in the World Cup final in Rome. We have lost a great person and a loyal friend.”
Herbert Hainer (President Bayern Munich): “The news of Andreas Brehme’s death is a shock for FC Bayern and all German football fans. Andreas Brehme made history and will forever be our 1990 World Champion. He was a down-to-earth person and someone you could always rely on. He is forever part of the FC Bayern family. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, his relatives and his friends.”
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (former teammate and ex-club boss Bayern Munich): “I am deeply affected and shocked by the news of Andi Brehme’s death. We played the 1986 World Cup together in Mexico, and Andi was a great team player, extremely loyal and reliable. His joy for life was always contagious, and at 63 Having to leave us makes me very sad.”
1. FC Kaiserslautern: “The FCK family is in deep sadness and our thoughts are with Andi Brehme’s relatives and friends. We will honor his memory.”
Inter Milan: “A great player, a true Interista. Ciao Andi, forever a legend.”
Real Madrid: “Real Madrid, with its President and Board of Directors, deeply regrets the death of Andreas Brehme, a legend of German and international football. Real Madrid would like to express our condolences and affection to his family, his teammates, his clubs and all his loved ones. “
Pierre Littbarski (1990 World Champion for the Sports Information Service): “I am infinitely shocked. I will miss Andi very much as a player and especially as a person. Unfortunately, the sad news doesn’t stop. This is very, very sad for German football and especially for us world champions in 1990.”
Guido Buchwald (world champion from 1990 to the sports information service): “I’m shocked. I can’t think of anything at the moment, I’m just shocked. We had been in close contact again recently. Andi was always positive and radiated pure life. He was a great person, a great friend. I’m amazed by the many Memories come back to mind. In 1984 we experienced the Olympics together and from then on we had many parallels. The 1990 World Cup, the final, the penalty. With Franz and Andi, two people who we like have left us in a very short space of time “I have a lot to be grateful for. I associate so many positive things with it. It’s very difficult for me, I’m just deeply sad.”
Stefan Kuntz (European champion from 1996 to the sports information service): “It’s extremely surprising and sent a very cold shiver down my spine. We had a great time together with the national team and especially in Kaiserslautern. The sympathy goes out to the whole family. As a footballer, I’ve rarely seen anyone who “He was so versatile and versatile. He took on responsibility in crucial moments. On the other hand, it was always a lot of fun to deal with him in private. He was a very funny person. It’s a loss.”
Walter Zenga (former Inter Milan teammate on Instagram): “Ciao amico mio, you shouldn’t have done that to me, you shouldn’t have done that to all of us. You left too soon, my friend, but I know that you will protect us from above. And as always, you will stand there and take the penalties, one with the right and one with the left…”