A Bridge to Football’s Golden Age: Meeting Lothar Matthäus

I met Lothar Matthäus in Munich, a city that holds many memories of his legendary career. That moment was more than just a meeting; it was a bridge to football’s golden age.

Standing beside a man who lifted dreams with his boots, I was overwhelmed by his aura — the quiet strength of a captain who led West Germany to victory in the 1990 World Cup and was crowned FIFA World Player of the Year in 1991 — the only German to achieve such a feat.

His achievements transcend numbers — they are poetry in motion: seven Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich, a Ballon d’Or, and five World Cup appearances, including captaining his nation to glory.

As Diego Maradona once said, “He was my greatest rival,” and standing face to face, I felt the undeniable presence of a football legend whose discipline and artistry made the impossible look natural

In his eyes, I saw the wisdom of football’s past; in his smile, the fire of a legend still burning bright for the game’s future. That encounter in Munich was an emotional reminder of why I fell in love with football — it’s never just a game, but a story of people who shaped history with their dreams and relentless spirit.