After Euro 2024, Thomas Mueller steps down from the Germany team.
Germany's forward Thomas Mueller announced his retirement from international football on Monday following a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign that saw the host nation exit in the quarter-finals. In a video statement, Mueller expressed his decision to bid farewell after playing 131 national team games and scoring 45 goals. Despite turning 35 in September, Mueller played a pivotal role in Germany's victorious 2014 World Cup campaign. Additionally,
he notably scored the opening goal in the memorable 7-1 victory against Brazil in the semi-finals.
1. Upon my debut in the German national team over 14 years ago, I could never have imagined the journey that lay ahead,”
Mueller expressed in the video..
“It has always been a source of immense pride to represent my country.
We shared moments of celebration and at times, shed tears together,” he remarked.
Mueller, visibly emotional, had suggested the possibility of retirement after
Germany’s elimination from Euro 2024..
Following the defeat to Spain in the quarter-final,
Mueller expressed his intention to discuss his future with
national team coach Julian Nagelsmann. He will then determine whether
stepping aside for younger players is the best course of action..
Manuel Neuer remains the sole player from Germany's
2014 World Cup-winning squad still active in the national team.
Toni Kroos, the Germany and Real Madrid midfielder,
declared his retirement from football after Euro 2024..
In contrast to Kroos, Mueller will continue representing Bayern Munich,
with his contract extending until 2025.
Mueller ranks as Germany's sixth highest goalscorer of all time and has
played more matches for the national team than all but Lothar Matthaeus and Miroslav Klose.
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