Mumbai, August 22: German goalkeeper and 2014 World Cup-winning player, Manuel Neuer on Wednesday announced his retirement from international football. After Toni Kroos, Thomas Muller and Ilkay Gundogan, Neur became the fourth and latest German player to announce his retirement from international football. The 38-year-old was a part of Germany's EURO 2024 squad that crashed out of the tournament in the quarter-final stage on their home soil. Ilkay Gundogan Retires From International Football; German Footballer Confirms Euro 2024 As End of National Team Career.

Spain handed them a 2-1 defeat in the last eight in a thrilling clash. It was goals from Dani Olmo and Mikel Merino sealed their exit from the tournament. Months after the conclusion of EURO 2024, Neuer took to his Instagram handle to announce his retirement from international football.

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The German goalkeeper shared a video and said that he feels very good physically and could have played in the 2026 World Cup. Neuer added that he wants to concentrate fully on FC Bayern Munich in the future. The 38-year-old concluded by saying that he loved wearing the jersey of the German national team. Toni Kroos Reacts to Ilkay Gundogan Leaving Barcelona on a Free Transfer, Writes 'Wow' (See Post).

Neuer will now continue to focus on his club career and hope to win many more trophies with Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann will now aim to find Neuer's replacement. The Germans will play their next match against Hungary and the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League in September.

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