Bayern Munich and former West Germany great Gerd Muller dies
Munich, Aug 15: Gerd Muller, the Bayern Munich and former West Germany forward known as "Der Bomber" for his scoring-prowess, has died.
He was 75.
The Bavarian club announced his death on Sunday, with club president Herbert Hainer saying it was "a sad, dark day for FC Bayern and all its fans."
Muller scored 566 goals for Bayern between 1964 and 1979, helping the team to four German titles, four German Cup wins and three European Cup victories in that time.
He still holds the record for the most goals scored in the Bundesliga with 365, scored in 427 league games.
"Gerd Muller was the greatest striker there's ever been, and a fine person and character of world football," Hainer said in a statement posted on the club's website.
"We're all united in deep mourning with his wife Uschi as well as his family."
Bayern announced in October 2015 that Muller had Alzheimer's disease for "a long time" and that he had been cared for professionally with the support of his family since the beginning of February that year.
Muller made 607 competitive appearances for Bayern. He was the league's top-scorer on seven occasions. He was as important to Bayern's ascent to becoming Germany's powerhouse as former teammates Franz Beckenbauer and Uli Hoene .
Muller's record of 40 goals scored in the 1971-72 Bundesliga season was only beaten last season, when current Bayern forward Robert Lewandowski scored his 41st in the last minute of the last game.
Muller also helped West Germany win the European Championship in 1972, then the World Cup two years later, when he scored the winning goal in the final against the Netherlands.
Altogether he scored 68 goals in 62 appearances for West Germany. It was a national record only surpassed in 2014 by Miroslav Klose, who needed 129 appearances to match him.
"He was the best German forward of all time. Without him, FC Bayern and the German team would never have been able to take this successful path," Bavarian state president Markus S der said.
"I myself was a big fan. All of Bavaria is mourning."
The chief executive of Bayern rival Borussia Dortmund also paid his respect.
"Gerd Muller was one of the biggest idols of my childhood and youth," Hans-Joachim Watzke said.
"I had the great honor to get to know him personally as a very humble and pleasant person. He was an outstanding player for whom FC Bayern and the German soccer team owe so much."
Muller became a youth coach at Bayern after his playing days, working with players such as Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Thomas Muller.
"His achievements are unrivaled to this day and will forever be a part of the great history of FC Bayern and all of German football," Bayern chairman Oliver Kahn added in the club statement.
"As a player and a person, Gerd Muller stands for FC Bayern and its development into one of the biggest clubs in the world like no other. Gerd will forever be in our hearts."
FC Bayern are mourning the passing of Gerd Müller.
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) August 15, 2021
The FC Bayern world is standing still today. The club and all its fans are mourning the death of Gerd Müller, who passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 75.
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Allahabad HC grants bail to accused in alleged rape case, says complainant "invited trouble"
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a man accused of raping a woman he met at a bar in Delhi, while controversially remarking that the victim "invited trouble" and was "responsible" for the incident.
Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh made these observations while hearing the bail application of Nischal Chandak, who was arrested in December 2024 in connection with an alleged rape reported in Noida.
The incident dates back to September 2024. The complainant, a postgraduate student from a reputed Noida-based university, had visited a bar in Hauz Khas, Delhi, with her friends. According to her police complaint, she consumed alcohol and became intoxicated. She alleged that the accused insisted she accompany him to his house to rest, but instead took her to a relative’s flat in Gurgaon, where he raped her.
The accused denied the charges, claiming that the woman voluntarily agreed to accompany him and that their encounter was consensual.
While granting bail, Justice Singh stated: “Even if the allegation of the victim is accepted as true, then it can also be concluded that she herself invited trouble and was also responsible for the same. Similar stand has been taken by the victim in her statement.”
The Court also noted that her medical report showed a torn hymen but did not offer a definitive opinion on sexual assault.
Highlighting the woman’s educational background, the Court observed: “She is a postgraduate student and was thus competent enough to understand the morality and significance of her act.”
Based on the evidence, nature of the offence, and arguments presented, the Court deemed the case fit for bail and allowed the application.
Senior Advocate Vinay Saran, along with Advocate Balbir Singh, represented the accused in the matter.
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