May
16
Retiring Legend Oliver Kahn
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The pro-soccer career of German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn is winding down as he gets ready for his final competitive game. His team (Bayern Munich) will go up against Hertha Berlin at their home field tomorrow in what is bound to be a memorable game for Kahn and his fans. Kahn will still play in front of the public in September when he gets the special honor of taking on the German team with Bayern. The game isn’t going to count for anything, but it is a tremendous tribute to Kahn, which really embodies what he meant to Germany and the sport.
Kahn is noted as one of the most upbeat and competitive players in Euro Soccer history. He is also one of the best, having earned a plethora of accolades and championships throughout his 21-year-long career. Among these is his recognition as man of the match in Munichs 2001 Champions League victory, the best player of the World Cup in 2002, and several world goalkeeper of the year awards. Kahn, also known as “King Kahn”, has been a vital part of Bayern for years and team chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge went as far as to say he has been the most important player to the team in the past decade.
Kahn hasn’t had a spotless career, but he has had a pretty good one. Like all successful people, he has had his down points as well, but his good overshadows the bad and that is what matters. Furthermore, throughout his career Kahn has been applauded for his good attitude and sportsmanship. Even when Kahn was told he wouldn’t start in the 2006 World Cup, he accepted the number two position and did what the squad leader deemed best. It is the good that he will be remembered for and his legacy will live on, especially in the soccer community of Germany.