One of the legends of German and world football has died at the age of 75: the striker Gerd Müller.
And if Italy-Germany has been defined 'Game of the Century', the credit also goes to him, as he scored a brace in that match. The world of football, in Germany but not only, mourns Gerd Muller, who died at the age of 75 after having fought a long battle, since 2015, against the disease Alzheimer.
The numbers and trophies in the cabinet define the greatness of 'The Bomber': 566 goals in 607 appearances for Bayern, 68 in 62 games for the national team. Including some very important goals, which have rightfully entered the football almanacs. Like the brace in the famous World Cup semi-final of Mexico City, won 4-3 from the Azzurri, or the goal to theNetherlands in the World Cup final in Munich, his second home, which coincided with his last match with the Mannschaft.
Two years earlier, the double atSoviet Union with which he also allowed West Germany to climb to the top of Europe. The 'Bomber der Nation' also left his mark in Bavaria, where he arrived in 1964, starting a dynasty: a Cup Winners' Cup, three Champions Cups and an Intercontinental Cup are the titles at international level, 4 championships and 4 national cups are those won in Germany.
Seven times top scorer of the Bundesliga, of which he still holds the record for goals scored (365). On a personal level, he won a Golden Ball (1970) and the Golden Shoe on two occasions (1970 and 1972).
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Inconspicuous but always lethal in the penalty area, a classic number 9 that no longer exists in modern football.
“Today is a sad and dark day for Bayern and all its fans – said the president of the Bavarians Herbert Hainer – He was the greatest striker there ever was, a great person and a character in the world of football. We are united in the grief of the family and his wife Uschi. Bayern would not be the club we all love today without Gerd Muller. His name and his memory will live on forever.”
After hanging up his boots, Muller struggled with depression and alcoholism. It was his former teammates who helped and supported him during his rehabilitation, after which he returned to the Bayern as a youth team coach. Struck by Alzheimer's in 2015, his memory will remain indelible in the world of football, German and beyond.
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