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1860 Munich Mourns Legendary Coach Werner Lorant

4/20/2025

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Werner Lorant, the iconic coach who propelled 1860 Munich from the Bayernliga to the Bundesliga in the 1990s, has sadly passed away at 76 after a courageous 18-month battle with illness. His legacy in football is indelible, and in a heartfelt tribute, 1860 will wear black armbands in his honor during their next match.

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Werner Lorant, the iconic coach who propelled 1860 Munich from the Bayernliga to the Bundesliga in the 1990s, has sadly passed away at 76 after a courageous 18-month battle with illness. His legacy in football is indelible, and in a heartfelt tribute, 1860 will wear black armbands in his honor during their next match.