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Soccer-Germany Keeper Neuer Will Retire From National Team Again After World Cup
The 40-year-old goalkeeper returned only for the tournament after a surprise recall and said he does not plan to play for Germany again.
On Thursday, Germany's veteran keeper Manuel Neuer announced he will retire from international play following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup, having returned solely for this tournament.
Neuer had previously retired following Germany's Euro 2024 exit on home soil, returning to coach Julian Nagelsmann's squad after a strong season with club Bayern Munich.
The keeper secured the starting spot ahead of Oliver Baumann, playing his first international match in two years during Germany's 7-1 opening World Cup Group victory over Curacao.
Germany faces Ivory Coast on Saturday; a win would see The Germans through to the knockout stage with a game to spare, advancing their World Cup campaign.
A World Cup win would make Neuer the only Germany player to win the trophy twice; despite his age at 40, he stated, "It is an absolute present to be here again.