Well…it’s over.
Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer has retired from the German national team. Naturally, the reactions have started to flow in, so let’s check them out.
The German national team’s official X account
Für einen der größten Torhüter aller Zeiten scheinen alle Worte zu klein. Aber sie kommen von Herzen: Danke, Manu! Natürlich für Deine einzigartigen, herausragenden Erfolge. Aber ganz besonders auch für Deine Kameradschaft, Deine Hingabe, Deine Inspiration für Mitspieler und… pic.twitter.com/eTufV7CkG4
— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) August 21, 2024
For one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, all words seem too small. But they come from the heart: Thank you, Manu! Of course for your unique, outstanding successes. But especially for your camaraderie, your dedication, your inspiration for teammates and millions of fans and footballers all over the world. You changed the game of goalkeeping, you shaped it. Just like this team. Your team. As a support. As a captain. As a role model. As a world champion. As a friend. We will miss you! ❤️
Mats Hummels on Instagram (as captured by @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich’s official English language account
Abenzeitung journalist Victor Catalina on X
No words could ever do justice how you influenced and developed goalkeeping play. The game against Algeria will forever be etched in (World Cup) history. Looking forward to enjoying your remaining years at #FCBayern.
Thanks for everything, GOATkeeper @Manuel_Neuer https://t.co/unWnTrzYFo
— Victor Catalina (@vcatalina96) August 21, 2024
Bleacher Report’s X account @brfootball
Fabrizio Romano on X (@FabrizioRomano)
Deutsche Welle on X (@dw_sports)
BREAKING: Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from the German national team.
After 15 years and 124 games, the GOAT hangs up his boots for Germany.
— DW Sports (@dw_sports) August 21, 2024
Sky Sports Deutschland on X (@SkySportDE)
Florian Plettenberg on X (@Plettigoal)
Former teammate Bastian Schweinsteiger on Instagram (@bastianschweinsteiger)
The best goalkeeper of all time leaves the goal of the @dfb_team! We fought for points together in the national jersey for many years. As a highlight, we got together the 2014 World Cup title and fulfilled a dream – without your incredible parades and libero actions, it wouldn’t have been possible. Particularly impressive was how you fought back after a serious injury and continue to play at a world class level. Thank you for everything in the national jersey, Manu.
Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala in Instagram (via @iMiaSanMia)
FC Barcelona’s Marc-André ter Stegen on Instagram (via @iMiaSanMia)
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