- According to reports, German football legend Thomas Müller (34) is set to retire from the Germany national team.
- Müller, who has 131 caps for Germany, has decided to end his international career.
- The Bayern Munich star was on the verge of retiring after Germany’s shock group stage exit at the 2022 World Cup, but has since renewed his determination to continue.
Newsypeople- Thomas Müller, the esteemed German football icon, has alluded to the possibility of concluding his international football journey after Germany’s devastating quarter-final loss to Spain at Euro 2024.
Acknowledging his pivotal role in the German team for more than a decade, Müller candidly conceded that there exists a significant likelihood of him bidding farewell to his illustrious international career.
The 34-year-old Bayern Munich forward, having made his debut for Germany in 2010, has accumulated 131 caps, showcasing his prowess by netting 45 goals and facilitating 41 assists. His inclusion in the German squad that triumphed in the 2014 World Cup held in Brazil further solidifies his exceptional contributions.
However, Thomas Müller’s Euro 2024 campaign came to an abrupt end as he made a mere two appearances for Germany, being replaced during the opening match against Scotland and during extra time against Spain in the quarter-finals. Ultimately, Germany suffered a 2-1 defeat to Spain following a fiercely contested battle.
Müller’s prospective retirement signifies the culmination of an epoch for Germany, as multiple other constituents of their triumphant 2014 World Cup squad are also poised to withdraw. Manuel Neuer, Ilkay Gündogan, and Toni Kroos are all anticipated to emulate Müller’s footsteps by relinquishing their international football careers.
Germany will probably commence their 2026 World Cup preparations without any players left from the triumphant squad that included the esteemed figures of Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger, and Mesut Özil, thus signifying the departure of this illustrious golden generation.
Müller’s distinctive playing style, self-proclaimed as the “Raumdeuter” (interpreter of space), rendered him an indispensable component within the German apparatus. His adeptness in locating gaps and positioning himself with precision bestowed upon Germany an unprecedented facet.
Müller, despite his illustrious international career, failed to net a goal at the European Championships, despite his participation in four consecutive editions of the tournament. The opportunity he squandered against England during Euro 2021 marked a nadir in Germany’s recent tournament chronicles.
Müller’s international career, culminating in a World Cup triumph and 131 caps for his country, concludes with a tinge of disappointment, yet he can reflect upon a remarkable journey. Alongside the retirement of various German legends, his departure signifies the conclusion of an era for Die Mannschaft.
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Reports indicate that Thomas Müller has chosen to retire from international football.
— DW Sports (@dw_sports) July 10, 2024
His last appearance for Germany, during #Euro2024, marks the end of his remarkable 131-match, 45-goal career with the national team. 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/ynK8cRUJPB
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