Andreas “Andi” Brehme was a German professional football player and coach. At the international level, he is best known for scoring the winning goal for Germany in the 1990 FIFA World Cup Final against Argentina from an 85th-minute penalty kick.
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Andreas Brehme’s cause of death: What happened to Andreas Brehme?
The German press reports that Brehme, who was rushed to the Ziemssenstrassede clinic in Munich, died of cardiac arrest.
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The cause of his death was cardiac arrest, as confirmed by his partner, Susanne Schaefer. Brehme was admitted to Ziemssenstrasse Hospital in Munich after suffering a heart attack on Monday night, but unfortunately, medical efforts were unsuccessful in saving him.
Brehme’s death has left the footballing world mourning the loss of a legend. Known for his iconic penalty kick in the 1990 World Cup final against Argentina, Brehme’s contribution to German football is immeasurable. He played a total of 86 international games for West Germany and unified Germany, leaving a lasting impact on the sport. Additionally, Brehme enjoyed successful club careers with teams such as Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, and Real Zaragoza.
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