The German Football Association (DFB) mourn the passing of former Germany international Hannes Löhr. The former player, coach and manager of Bundesliga side 1. FC Köln passed away on Monday at the age of 73, as confirmed by the club.
Löhr played a total of 20 international matches for Germany, and was included in the squad for the European Championship triumph in 1972, as well as the World Cup campaign of 1970. In 1968, he was awarded the Golden Boot in the Bundesliga for his 27-goal season, and made a total of 381 Bundesliga appearances for Köln between 1964 and 1978, scoring 166 goals. He celebrated his greatest success as DFB coach in 1988, when his team clinched the bronze medal at the Seoul Olympic Games.
Löw: "Löhr left his mark on the DFB"
"I am very sad to hear the news that Hannes Löhr has passed away," said Joachim Löw today. "He left his mark not only on Köln, but also on the DFB setup, particularly in the U21 squad and the whole youth development system. Our discussions about football were always a delight, for example at the opening of the German football museum last autumn in Dortmund. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones."
DFB vice-president Rainer Koch added: "The news took us all by surprise, and we are all extremely sad here at the DFB. Hannes Löhr was not only an incredible football expert, but also had a special personality. His bronze medal triumph at the Olympics in 1988 will always be an important chapter in our history, as well as his 20 international caps and involvement in the 1970 World Cup. Football will miss Hannes Löhr, and our thoughts go out to his family and friends."
The German Football Association (DFB) mourn the passing of former Germany international Hannes Löhr. The former player, coach and manager of Bundesliga side 1. FC Köln passed away on Monday at the age of 73, as confirmed by the club.
Löhr played a total of 20 international matches for Germany, and was included in the squad for the European Championship triumph in 1972, as well as the World Cup campaign of 1970. In 1968, he was awarded the Golden Boot in the Bundesliga for his 27-goal season, and made a total of 381 Bundesliga appearances for Köln between 1964 and 1978, scoring 166 goals. He celebrated his greatest success as DFB coach in 1988, when his team clinched the bronze medal at the Seoul Olympic Games.
Löw: "Löhr left his mark on the DFB"
"I am very sad to hear the news that Hannes Löhr has passed away," said Joachim Löw today. "He left his mark not only on Köln, but also on the DFB setup, particularly in the U21 squad and the whole youth development system. Our discussions about football were always a delight, for example at the opening of the German football museum last autumn in Dortmund. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones."
DFB vice-president Rainer Koch added: "The news took us all by surprise, and we are all extremely sad here at the DFB. Hannes Löhr was not only an incredible football expert, but also had a special personality. His bronze medal triumph at the Olympics in 1988 will always be an important chapter in our history, as well as his 20 international caps and involvement in the 1970 World Cup. Football will miss Hannes Löhr, and our thoughts go out to his family and friends."
