Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer ends his international career after his team’s World Cup exit in the round of 32. Multiple outlets report that Neuer confirms the decision following Germany’s defeat to Paraguay on Monday. The match ends with Germany losing 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the teams finish 1-1 after extra time. After the loss, Neuer is asked on broadcast about whether the game in Foxborough is his final appearance for Germany, and he responds that it is.
One report notes that this is not his first retirement from international football. Neuer previously stepped away from the national team, but is said to have returned shortly before the tournament. At age 40, he plays through Germany’s elimination and then announces that his last international match is the Paraguay game.
Overall, the sources agree on the timing and circumstances: Germany’s World Cup elimination to Paraguay and Neuer’s confirmation that he will not play for Germany again.
