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City legend Bert Trautmann dies

Former Germany and Manchester City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann, who famously played a match with a broken neck, has died at the age of 89.

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Germans hail 'extraordinary career' of Trautmann

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

Bert Trautmann was an amazing sportsman and a true gentleman.

He went to England as a soldier, and thus a war enemy, and he became a celebrated hero there. He was a legend.

His extraordinary career will remain forever in the history books.

– Wolfgang Niersbach

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