European football, including Italian football, learned the news of the death of a great champion a few hours ago. A footballer who, during his long career, achieved very important victories both at club and national level. At the age of 85 and while he was hospitalized at San Raffaele in Milan, he passed away Karl-Heinz Schnellinger.
Born in Duren On March 31, 1939, Karl-Heinz Schnellinger began playing football in the youth team of his hometown team, Düren 99, with which he also turned professional in 1956, without however ever making his debut in an official match. In 1958 it was then purchased by Colonywith whose shirt he played 84 matches in 5 seasons, also scoring 8 goals.
1963 was the year in which the former champion arrived in Italy for the first time, with the Romewho however soon sold him to Mantua, before returning him to the capital until 1965. That summer he then passed to Milan, thus starting an adventure that lasted 9 years and which saw him, together with his companions, winner of many prestigious trophies. There is a scudetto, three Italian Cups, two Cup Winners’ Cups, a Champions Cup and an Intercontinental Cup.
His experience as a man is also legendary defender of the Germany national team. Shirt that she wore 48 times, including appearances at four editions of the world championships. In 1970, in the Mexican edition, you were one of the protagonists of what is still called the match of the century. That’Italy Germany 4-3 which thanks to him, who scored the equalizer at the end of regular time, continued until extra time, which was then won by the Azzurri.
His career ended with the shirt of Tennis Borussia Berlin, returned to Italy to settle in Milan, where he lived his entire life. As mentioned he passed away at the age of 85, while he was hospitalized at the San Raffaele clinic in Milan. Many messages of condolence that fans and clubs have dedicated to him in recent hours.
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