Bayern fan Michael Zeman, also known as “Buschmann”, died unexpectedly. (Source: Norbert Schmidt/imago images)
Actually, he wanted to be part of the World Cup draw on Friday in Qatar. But now what is probably the most famous fan of the record champions is dead. He probably died shortly after his arrival in the World Cup host country.
the FC Bayern mourns the loss of what is probably his most famous fan. Michael Zeman, known as “Bushman”, died at the age of just 57. This is reported, among other things, by “Bild”.
Accordingly, Zeman died on a trip to Qatar shortly after landing at one Heart attack. Munich’s noble fan had been invited to the draw for the World Cup groups on Friday in Doha by the World Cup host. He is said to have received an official invitation to the ceremony from the Supreme Committee of Qatar “because you love football and are so loyal to your national team”.
A friend of Zeman told “BILD”: “The heart attack must have happened on the way from the airport to the hotel. He died before he could check into his hotel. Tragic.” Zeman is said to have had no previous illnesses. He leaves his wife.
Since 1987, Zeman had followed FC Bayern to training camps and games around the world. With his outfit consisting of a robe with more than 100 patches and 40 fan scarves, he achieved cult status in Munich’s fan scene.
