Legendary German football player Andreas Brehme, who ended West Germany’s World Cup 1990 campaign against Argentina with a penalty kick, has passed away.

He passed away on Tuesday night at the age of sixty-three.

Brehme’s former team, FC Bayern München, made the announcement of his passing on Wednesday.

Through its X handle, the team declared the late football player dead.

“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.

“He will always be part of the FC Bayern family. Rest in peace, dear Andi!,” the club tweeted.