Germany legend Andreas Brehme has died at the age of 63.
The left-back is considered a legend in his homeland after netting the only goal of the game as West Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the final of the 1990 World Cup final.
Brehme played 86 times for the national side throughout his playing career and had spells with the likes of Kaiserslautern, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.
BILD say Brehme died on Monday night in Munich after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Andreas Brehme: Germany World Cup icon has died at the age of 63
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It's said the former defender was admitted to the emergency room of a clinic on Ziemssenstrasse.
However, medical workers were sadly unable to save Brehme.
The report also says the World Cup winner had been deeply affected following the death of Franz Beckenbauer last month.
Beckenbauer died of natural causes on January 7 at the age of 78.
Brehme leaves behind his partner, Susanne Schaefer, and two adult sons from his marriage to Pilar Martinez.
Tributes have already started to pour in on social media.
One X user 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."
A second stated: "So sad, strength to his family and friends."
A third said: "Rip to Brehme and Beckenbaur. Legends never die."
A fourth recalled his goal against England in 1990, saying: "Broke my heart in 1990 when he scored in the semi final against England. RIP Andreas."
And a fifth paid tribute to Brehme by saying: "Scoring in the world cup final is only for the goats. Rip legend."
Some of the 63-year-old's former clubs have also sent messages in the wake of Brehme's death.
Bayern said on X: "FC Bayern is deeply shocked by the sudden death of Andreas Brehme.
"The German record champion is united in mourning with his relatives and friends.
"We will always keep Andreas Brehme in our hearts – as a world champion and even more so as a very special person.
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Andreas Brehme won the World Cup with West Germany back in 1990
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"He will always be part of the FC Bayern family. Rest in peace, dear Andi!"
And Kaiserslautern said: "The FCK mourns the loss of Andreas Brehme.
"He wore the Red Devils jersey for a total of ten years and became German champion and cup winner with FCK.
"In 1990 he shot the German national team to the World Cup title with his penalty and finally became a football legend."
Brehme won numerous trophies in addition to the World Cup over the course of his career.
Andreas Brehme was said to have been 'deeply affected' by the death of fellow Germany legend Franz Beckenbaur
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He won Bundesliga titles with both Kaiserslautern and Bayern in 1998 and 1987 respectively.
He also secured Serie A glory with Inter Milan in 1989, while securing domestic trophies with all three clubs as well.
