City legend Bert Trautmann dies

German goalkeeper Bert Trautmann, who played the last 17 minutes of the 1954 FA Cup final for Manchester City with a broken neck, has died at his home in La Llosa, Spain.

Manchester City Football Club have expressed their sadness at the death of former goalkeeper Bert Trautmann.

City paid tribute to "one of their greatest players of all time" in a statement on their website:

"Bert Trautmann, one of the greatest Manchester City goalkeepers of all time and a true Club legend, has passed away aged 89 his son has today confirmed.

"Bert will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him and the football world in general.

"A true legend in the true sense of the word and a wonderful ambassador for not only his country, but Manchester City Football Club."

German FA president Wolfgang Niersbach has paid tribute to goalkeeper Bert Trautmann, who has died aged 89:

Born in Germany in 1923, Bert Trautmann served as a paratrooper for the Nazis during World War II before being captured as a prisoner of war.

Over 20,000 Manchester City fans protested against his signing in 1947 with the memories of war still fresh.

The former keeper was revered for his performance for Manchester City in the 1956 FA Cup final after playing the final 17 minutes with a broken neck.

By the time his testimonial arrived in 1962, 47,000 fans turned up to pay tribute to the German goalkeeper.

Read: Former City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann dies aged 89

Former Germany and Manchester City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann has died at the age of 89, the German Football Association announced.