BERLIN: Germany mourned the death of two former World Cup winners yesterday with 1974 champion Heinz Flohe passing away hours before 1954 winner Ottmar Walter.
Flohe, who won 39 caps for Germany spent 13 seasons at home club Cologne who he led to the domestic league and Cup double in 1978.
Walter, who along with his late brother Fritz, was part of Germany’s “Miracle of Bern” team that beat the mighty Hungary 3-2 in a dramatic final.
Walter scored four goals in five games at the 1954 tournament. He was 89. REUTERS
