Helmut Rahn, who was celebrated as a World Cup hero in the summer of 1954, went down in the annals again in 1963. In our “Today ahead” section, we look back at the 4th matchday of the newly founded Bundesliga – and the first expulsion in the new league.
Helmut Rahn (middle) takes a seat on the sidelines after being sent off. imago/Horstmüller
Helmut Rahn knows what it feels like to go down in history. His winning goal in the 1954 World Cup final, which completed the Miracle of Bern and gave Germany the first of what are now four world championship titles, is unforgettable.
Even today, every German football fan knows the legendary phrases of radio reporter Herbert Zimmermann: “Rahn should shoot from the background. Rahn shoots – goal!”
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