German and Bayern Munich legend striker Gerd Muller has died at 75.
Gatekeepers News reports that the football world is mourning the death of a German legend striker Gerd Muller, popularly called ‘Der Bomber’ who passed away at 75 on Sunday.
Muller who scored 566 goals for Bayern in 607 appearances is one of Bayern’s greatest players. He still holds a 365-goal record in the Bundesliga, while he was the league’s top scorer on seven occasions.
At the international stage where Muller displayed his talent, he netted 68 goals in 62 caps for Germany. He was part of the squad that won the 1972 European Championship and not only was he part of the 1974 World Cup team but he scored the winning goal for the Germans.
Bayern president Herbert Hainer wrote on the club’s website: “Today is a sad, dark day for FC Bayern and all its fans.
“Gerd Muller was the greatest striker there’s ever been, and a fine person and character of world football. We’re all united in deep mourning with his wife Uschi as well as his family.
“FC Bayern wouldn’t be the club we all love today without Gerd Muller. His name and memory will live on forever.”
The Chief Executive Officer of Bayern, Oliver Kahn also offered his condolences: “The news of Gerd Muller’s death deeply saddens us all.
“He’s one of the greatest legends in the history of FC Bayern, his achievements are unrivalled to this day and will forever be a part of the great history of FC Bayern and all of German football.
“As a player and a person, Gerd Muller stands for FC Bayern and its development into one of the biggest clubs in the world like no other. Gerd will forever be in our hearts.”
