Lothar Matthäus (born March 21, 1961 in Erlangen, Germany) is a former football (soccer) player and now manager. He was named European Footballer of the Year and German Footballer of the Year in 1990 after captaining Germany to victory in the World Cup. One year later, he was also named FIFA World Player of the Year. March 21 is the 80th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (81st in leap years). ... 1961 (As MAD Magazine pointed out on its first cover for the year) was the first upside-down year—i. ... Erlangen is a German city in Middle Franconia. ... The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ... The Ballon dor (from French, English translation is Golden Ball) is a football award, created in 1956 by the French football magazine France Football. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1990 Football World Cup was held in Italy. ... The FIFA World Player of the Year is a football award given annually to the male and female player who is thought to be the best in the world, based on votes by coaches of international teams. ...

Early in his career, Matthäus played in the midfield, before switching to the libero position in his 30s. He has played in five World Cups (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998) more than any other field player, and holds the record for the most World Cup games played (25 games). He also won the 1980 European Football Championship, and played in Euro 84, Euro 88, and Euro 2000. Matthäus is a member of the FIFA 100 – a list of 125 of the greatest living football players chosen by Pelé. The libero is a defensive specialist in two different sports. ... The 1982 Football World Cup was held in Spain. ... The 1986 Football World Cup was held in Mexico. ... The 1994 Football World Cup was held in the USA. It was won by Brazil, who beat Italy 3-2 on penalties, after the game and extra time ended 0-0. ... The 1998 Football World Cup was held in France. ... The 1980 European Football Championship final tournament was held in Italy. ... The 1984 European Football Championship (Euro 84) final tournament was held in France. ... The 1988 European Football Championship (Euro 88) final tournament was held at West Germany. ... The 2000 UEFA European Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th edition of the UEFA European Championship, a competition between the national football teams of Europe held every four years and organised by UEFA, footballs governing body in Belgium and the Netherlands between June 10 and July 2, 2000. ... On March 4, 2004, at a gala ceremony in London, to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body of football revealed the FIFA 100. ... Pelé Edson Arantes do Nascimento, KBE (born October 23, 1940), nicknamed Pelé, is a former Brazilian football player, considered by many to be the finest player of all time. ...

Matthäus started his professional career in 1979 with Borussia Mönchengladbach of the Bundesliga, for whom he played until 1984. He also played for Bayern Munich (1984-1988 and 1992-2000), Internazionale of Serie A (1988-1992, winning the Scudetto in 1989) and the MetroStars of Major League Soccer (2000). He retired with 150 caps and 23 goals for the German national team. 1979 is a common year starting on Monday. ... Borussia Mönchengladbach is one of the most famous and most supported German soccer clubs. ... This article describes the mens leagues. ... 1984 is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bayern Munich (German: FC Bayern München) is a German football club. ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Football Club Internazionale Milano (commonly referred to, incorrectly, as Inter (Milan) is an Italian football club, playing in the Serie A (first division). ... Serie A is the top division of the Italian Football League, the highest football league in Italy. ... 1989 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Giants Stadium Coach Bob Bradley, 2003- All-Time Leaders* Games Mike Petke, 134 Goals Giovanni Savarese, 41 Assists Tab Ramos, 36 Points Giovanni Savarese, 94 Shutouts Tony Meola, 18 First Game Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 1 MetroStars (Rose Bowl; April 13, 1996... Major League Soccer (MLS) is the highest level soccer league in the United States sanctioned by the professional division of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF or U.S. Soccer), a member of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). ...

Matthäus is currently the manager of the Hungarian national team. First International Austria 5 - 0 Hungary (Vienna, Austria 12 October 1902) Largest win Russia 0 - 12 Hungary (Russia; 14 July 1912) Hungary 13 - 1 France (Budapest, Hungary; 12 June 1926) Worst defeat Hungary 0 - 7 England (Budapest, Hungary; 10 June 1908) Germany 7 - 0 Hungary (Köln, Germany; 6 April...

Honours

• Bundesliga Championship: 7 (1985, 1986, 1987, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000)
• German Cup: 3 (1986, 1998, 2000)
• Serie A Championship: 1 (1989)
• UEFA Cup: 2 (1991, 1996)
• European Championship: 1 (1980)
• World Cup: 1 (1990)

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