Ottmar Walter (Getty Images)Heinz Flohe, a midfielder for Germany in 1974, died Saturday at the age of 65, and Ottmar Walter, a striker for Germany in 1954, died Sunday at the age of 89.
Walter scored four goals en route to West Germany’s first ever World Cup title.
"We are all deeply saddened by the news," Niersbach said in a statement.
“Ottmar Walter won't just stay in our memories as a brilliant footballer, but also as a wonderful person, who always remained humble and down to earth."
Blatter added: “I was deeply saddened to hear of Ottmar Walter's passing. He made history in winning the 1954 FIFA World Cup and was influential in shaping the development of German football. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Kaiserslautern.”
Heinz Flohe (10) at the 1978 FIFA World Cup (Getty Images)"He was a fantastic footballer and wonderful person who will live long in the memory, and not only because of his success at the 1974 FIFA World Cup,” Blatter said.
Niersbach added: "Heinz Flohe was an incredible player who will always be remembered. Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family, with whom we stayed in contact and kept hope."
Austria Reelects Windtner
Leo Windtner will serve another four years as president of the Austrian Football Association.
Leo Windtner (Energie AG OÖ)Windter, 62, was unanimously reelected to a second term Monday in his native Austria.
In a victory speech to his colleagues, he stressed that the ÖFB is the “voice of football” in Austria and performs critical socio-political tasks, according to a post on UEFA.com. He said key challenges ahead Euro 2016 in France and the fight against illegal and irregular betting.
Austria, he emphasized, should regularly qualify for tournament finals.
“You cannot reach the top if you don't spread your wings," Windtner said.
"Not being involved should become an exception.”
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