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Gerd Müller
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Herbert Hainer (President Bayern Munich):
»Today is a sad, black day for FC Bayern and all of its fans.
Gerd Müller was the greatest striker there has ever been - and a fine person, a personality in world football.
We are united in deep sorrow with his wife Uschi and his family.
Without Gerd Müller, FC Bayern would not be the club we all love today.
His name and the memory of him will live on forever. "
Oliver Kahn (CEO Bayern Munich):
»The news of Gerd Müller's death affects us all deeply. He is one of the greatest legends in the history of FC Bayern, his achievements are unmatched to this day and will forever be part of the great history of FC Bayern and all of German football. As a player and as a person, Gerd Müller stands like no other for FC Bayern and its development into one of the largest clubs in the world. Gerd will be in our hearts forever. "
Rainer Koch (DFB co-interim president):
»We are sad to have to say goodbye to this icon of our sport and with our thoughts to his family and relatives. What remains is the memory of a great football player and the gratitude of all of football Germany for an incredible number of great goals and especially the forever unforgettable winning goal for the 2-1 win in the final of the 1974 World Cup in Munich against the Netherlands. "
Peter Peters (DFB co-interim president):
»Gerd Müller is a big piece of German football history.
We are concerned and deeply sad.
Our condolences go to his family members, who have had difficult times behind them and to whom we wish much strength in this situation.
At the same time, we look at Gerd Müller's life's work with respect and gratitude. "
Hansi Flick (national coach):
»The news of Gerd Müller's death makes me incredibly sad.
Beyond his active time, he has shaped entire generations of footballers.
Gerd Müller remains a role model for humility and down-to-earth attitude.
He remains unmatched. "
Oliver Bierhoff (DFB Director):
»Gerd Müller was one of the greatest players to ever wear the national team's jersey.
He made Germany world champion in 1974 and was the top scorer when he won the European Championship in 1972, his determination and accuracy remain unmatched.
Gerd Müller was a legend that the national team mourns.
Our thoughts are with his wife and family. "
Reinhard Rauball (President Borussia Dortmund):
»I got to know Gerd Müller as an absolutely exemplary athlete whose 365 goals in 427 Bundesliga games are unsurpassed.
If the ball came anywhere near him in the penalty area, Müller was trusted to do everything.
Our condolences go to his family. "
Hans-Joachim Watzke (Managing Director Borussia Dortmund):
»Gerd Müller was one of the greatest idols of my childhood and youth.
I had the great honor of getting to know him personally as a very humble and pleasant person.
He was an extraordinary player to whom FC Bayern and the German national soccer team owe an infinite amount. "
Markus Söder (Bavaria's Prime Minister):
»He was probably the best German striker of all time.
Without him, FC Bayern and the German team would never have been able to follow this road to success.
I was a big fan myself. The whole of Bavaria mourns this humble, successful man. "
Bastian Schweinsteiger (on Twitter):
»Thank you, Gerd!
Without this man, FC Bayern would not be what it is today - and most of our careers would probably not have been possible.
My thoughts go with his family, I'm grateful to be able to call him one of my coaches. "
Gary Lineker (former striker from England):
»I am very sorry to hear that Gerd Müller has passed away.
I loved to watch him as a child and learned so much in the process.
The best penalty striker I've ever seen. "
Stefan Effenberg (ex-national player and ex-Bayern captain):
“Whether for FC Bayern, German football or world football: Gerd Müller is a really big player.
It's hard to find words.
For me personally, it was always a huge honor to be able to exchange ideas with him at FC Bayern.
He was also human and simply a very, very great one in every respect. "
Borussia Dortmund (on Twitter):
»Borussia Dortmund also mourns Gerd Müller.
We bow to one of the greatest players in Bundesliga history, who will always be remembered.
Our thoughts are with his family, his wife and all relatives. "
Schalke 04 (on Twitter):
»The football world is losing a true legend with Gerd Müller.
Our condolences go to family, friends and FC Bayern Munich.
Rest in peace, bombers of the nation! "
Hamburger SV (on Twitter):
"We mourn football legend Gerd Müller, who died this morning at the age of 75. Rest in peace, Gerd."
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