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Werner Lorant, Legendary TSV 1860 München Coach, Dies at 76

The iconic coach, who transformed the club from third-tier obscurity to Bundesliga and European prominence, passed away on Easter Sunday after a prolonged illness.

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Werner Lorant führte 1860 München von der 3. Liga bis in den Euopapokal
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Overview

  • Werner Lorant, known for his hard-nosed coaching style and dubbed 'Werner Beinhart,' died on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 76 in Wasserburg after an 18-month battle with illness.
  • TSV 1860 München, the club he managed from 1992 to 2001, called him a 'trainer legend' and announced plans to honor him at upcoming matches, including a tribute at their May 3 home game against Rot-Weiss Essen.
  • Lorant led TSV 1860 München from the third division to the Bundesliga within two years and secured European competition, including UEFA Cup participation in 1997 and Champions League qualification in 2000.
  • Before his coaching career, Lorant played 325 Bundesliga matches, winning the UEFA Cup and DFB-Pokal with Eintracht Frankfurt, and was renowned for his combative playing style.
  • He leaves behind a legacy as one of German football's most colorful and influential figures, remembered for his fiery personality, iconic quotes, and enduring impact on TSV 1860 München.