Former Bayern Munich star who collapsed in tears after epic 1999 Man Utd comeback looks unrecognisable 26 years on

A FORMER Bayern Munich star looked unrecognisable as he appeared at a special event last night.

Bayern put on a lavish bash to celebrate the club’s 125th birthday.

A former Bayern Munich star beams at last night’s event

The German giants invited 650 guests to the event, hosted at Munich’s Paulaner Nockherberg.

Several famous guests attended, including plenty of Bayern stars past and present.

From the current crop, Harry Kane and Manuel Neuer rocked up.

While club legends including Philipp Lahm were also in the building.

In addition to Lahm, an ex-Bayern centre-half attended the event.

The popular Ghanaian, now 48, played 277 times across a 12-year span with the Bundesliga giants.

He won six league titles, four domestic cups and the 2001 Champions League during his stint.

Several fans in England, however, will unfortunately remember him from the 1999 Champions League final.

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The Bayern Munich star was devastated upon the final whistle[/caption]

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The defender couldn’t believe his side let their lead slip[/caption]

Samuel Kuffour was picked up by referee Pierluigi CollinaRex Features

Following Bayern’s late collapse to Sir Alex Ferguson’s Treble-chasing Manchester United, Samuel Kuffour was devastated.

In now iconic images, Kuffour could be seen falling to the ground in floods of tears following Bayern’s late defeat.

The Germans had led 1-0 for almost the entire match, courtesy of Mario Basler’s sixth minute goal.

But stoppage time strikes by Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turned the game around.

With anguish etched across his face, Kuffour had to be picked up by referee Pierluigi Collina.

Last night, he thankfully appeared to be in much better spirits.

Appearing at the event, he beamed while wearing a sharp suit and glasses.

Having tended to have very short dark hair as a player, Kuffour now sports a white hair and beard combo.

Since hanging up his boots, Kuffour has worked as a pundit for South African channel SuperSports.

He has also been involved in the Ghana national team at an executive level.

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Harry Kane beams on the red carpet[/caption]

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Giovane Elber, left, current boss Vincent Kompany, middle, and Mark van Bommel, right, pose for a snap[/caption]

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Joshua Kimmich attended alongside girlfriend Lina Meyer[/caption]