Brehmes jersey: A piece of football history returns to Dortmund!

Brehmes jersey: A piece of football history returns to Dortmund!

In the German Football Museum in Dortmund, there will soon be a new attraction that makes the hearts of football fans beat faster: Andreas Brehme's legendary jersey, which he was wearing during the World Cup final against Argentina in 1990. This special shirt, which bears the number 3, was brought back from Argentina and will be exhibited for the first time during the NRW autumn holidays, from October 12th to 27th. Then it is integrated into a permanent exhibition.

Andreas Brehme, who died in February this year at the age of 63, is one of the big names of German football history. His decisive penalty, which ensured Germany in the final in the final, is particularly remembered. He is not the only winning goal scorer whose jersey can be seen in the museum - the original jerseys by Helmut Rahn, Gerd Müller and Mario Götze have already found their place there.

the meaning of the jersey

Manuel Neukirchner, the director of the German Football Museum, commented on the importance of the jerseys: "This is an important piece of material that not only tells German football history, but also German national history. The World Cup triumph of the national soccer team in the year of reunification is still central to a feeling of inner unity." This statement illustrates the profound emotional connection that this jersey has to the Germans, especially in the context of reunification, which was still fresh in 1990.

The museum has set itself the goal of keeping the history of German football alive and not only the successes, but also the most formative moments in football history. In addition to the jerseys of success, the museum also has a variety of other exhibits that document the development of football in Germany.

The return of the Brehm jersey is an impressive example of how sports history shapes national identity and what role such objects play in the collective memory. Visitors can look forward to an exciting journey through German football history, while the nostalgic jersey finds its place in the new exhibition. Further information and details on the exposure can be found in a recent report at www.onetz.de

The Football Museum, with its large number of historical artifacts, remains an important place for football enthusiasts and those who want to learn more about the impressive history of sport in Germany. The presentation of Andreas Brehme's jerseys will surely be a highlight in the programs of the museum and attract numerous visitors, especially in the period around the autumn holidays.