Philipp Lahm

Philipp Lahm

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Philipp Lahm is a retired German footballer who is widely recognized as one of the best full-backs in the history of the sport. Born on September 11, 1983, in Munich, Lahm spent the majority of his career at Bayern Munich, where he won numerous domestic and international titles, including the UEFA Champions League and multiple Bundesliga championships. As the captain of the German national team, he led his country to victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Renowned for his tactical intelligence, versatility, and leadership on the pitch, Lahm has left an indelible mark on football and is celebrated as a role model for aspiring players.

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Philipp Lahm scored a famous goal against Costa Rica in the 2006 World Cup.

DFB-Elf nach Sieg über Elfenbeinküste: Aufdringliche Parallelen zu 2006 - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-21
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Philipp Lahm, former captain of the German national team, believes that the team coached by Julian Nagelsmann does not defend particularly well.

A Alemanha entrou com estrondo no Mundial. É para levar a sério? | Futebol
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-06-20
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Philipp Lahm supported Robben's stance on the comparisons, stating it's too early to equate current players with legends.

Arjen Robben fue contundente sobre las comparaciones con Luis Díaz en el Bayern Múnich
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-01-20
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Philipp Lahm showcased his son wearing a Luis Díaz jersey during his New Year's celebration.

el guajiro no para de recibir elogios
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-26
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Philipp Lahm's past criticism of the board was also notable but did not carry the same emotional weight as Salah's.

Zwischen Ego und dem Ende einer Ära
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-14
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Former German national team captain Philipp Lahm delivered congratulatory remarks at the summit.

One Young World sammitida ilk bor O‘zbekiston vakili ishtirok etdi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta
Gazeta.uz – popular Uzbek news portal·UzbekistanUzbekistan· 2025-11-20
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Philipp Lahm is a former teammate of Bastian Schweinsteiger who presented him with an award at the German Football Museum.

Schweini srečal razdiralko zakonov in zajokal (VIDEO)
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-10-10
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Lahm praised Schweinsteiger, recalling their shared achievement of becoming world champions in 2014.

Hall of Fame: Schweinsteiger und Legenden des deutschen Fußballs - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-10-07
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Former star Philipp Lahm wrote in 'Die Zeit' that the transfer represents a 'venture' for Woltmaide.

لماذا يهاجم نجوم بايرن ميونيخ انتقال وولتمايده إلى نيوكاسل؟
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-10-04
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Philipp Lahm is mentioned as part of the 2014 World Cup winners who have moved on to other careers.

Kein Weltmeister von 2014 ruinierte seinen Ruf wie er
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-21
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Philipp Lahm commented on the impressive organization and skills displayed in the tournament.

La Eurocopa femenina da un nuevo salto en Suiza al lograr más aficionados y espectadores televisivos que nunca | Eurocopa Femenina Suiza 2025
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-07-28
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Philipp Lahm was a player who overcame doubts about his size to become a world-class footballer.

Seine Frau wurde mit «Frau Ungeheuer» angesprochen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-18
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Philipp Lahm scored the first goal at the Allianz Arena during the 2006 World Cup.

Dom bavarskega nogometa in nemški ponos
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-05-30
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Philipp Lahm was the captain of the German national team during the years Thomas Müller played.

Thomas Müller und der drohende Abschied von Bayern
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-05
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Philipp Lahm was once offered the position of sports director but declined.

Das Aus von Thomas Müller wäre ein Desaster für die Münchner
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-01
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Philipp Lahm is a prominent figure in FC Bayern München's history and has contributed significantly to the club's success.

Bayern je v Nemčiji pred tekmeci, ker dela bolje od njih
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-03-28
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Philipp Lahm expressed happiness over the success of the team he coached, reflecting on Franz Beckenbauer's contributions.

FC Bayern München gewinnt Beckenbauer-Cup in SAP Garden - München
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-03-18
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