Völler's last words to Brehme: Goosebumps moment at the funeral service. Völler: “With his inimitable laugh, he could lighten up even the worst mood,” the 63-year-old concluded.

200 invited companions and acquaintances paid their last respects to the winning goalscorer of the 1990 World Cup final. Among them were Lothar Matthäus, Michael Ballack, Guido Buchwald, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß.