Thomas Muller ends Germany career following Euro 2024
Thomas Muller, who helped Germany win the 2014 World Cup, has called time on his glittering international career.
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After 131 national team games and 45 goals, I am saying goodbye,
Muller said in a video statement announcing his decision.
Muller, who turns 35 in September, was a key member of the German team that won the 2014 World Cup.
The charismatic forward also scored the opening goal in Germany’s unforgettable 7-1 win over the hosts Brazil in the semifinals.
ne day after Spain’s final victory over England brought the curtain down on Euro 2024, Muller took to social media to announce the end of his international career.
Alongside a video displaying his best moments in a Germany shirt, Muller wrote: “Hello, thank you very much for your fantastic support during my time with Germany.”
The German Football Association (DFB) also posted a montage of Muller’s best moments on X, alongside the caption: “Unique on and off the pitch! We will miss you… Thank you for everything!”
Muller is the second Germany great to exit the international arena in the wake of Euro 2024, with Toni Kroos retiring from all forms of football at the tournament’s conclusion.