Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer retires from international football

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, a 2014 World Cup winner, announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday. The 38-year-old Bayern Munich star played 124 matches for Germany, captaining his country 61 times. Neuer wrote on social media that although he was tempted to play until the 2026 World Cup, he was “convinced that now is the right time to take this step”.

Anyone who knows me knows that I didn’t take this decision lightly. I feel very well physically and, of course, the 2026 World Cup … would also have appealed to me. And yet I came to the decision that now is exactly the right time to end my chapter in the national team,” he added.

Germany’s national football federation (DFB) paid tribute to Neuer, calling him one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. “All words seem too small. But they come from the heart: Thank you, Manu,” it said in a statement.

“For your unique, outstanding successes, of course. But especially for your camaraderie, your dedication, your inspiration for fellow players and millions of fans and footballers around the world.

Source: eNCA

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