Manuel Neuer and Germany
Tuesday after Germany’s World Cup exit
Manuel Neuer has announced his second retirement from international football after Germany’s painful World Cup last-32 defeat by Paraguay. The 40-year-old said he had no regrets about returning for one final tournament in North America.
Neuer first stepped away after Euro 2024 but came back when Marc-Andre ter Stegen was ruled out through injury. Germany’s penalty shootout loss ended that comeback and closed one of the country’s great international careers.