Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer retires after shock World Cup penalty shootout exit to Paraguay

 Germany icon, Manuel Neuer, 40,  has re-retired from international football after Germanys shock World Cup exit to Paraguay. Speaking after the loss, Neuer said: Its extremely bitter for it to end like this. Neuer, whose career has spanned over 20 years, started off at Schalke 04 before he joined Bayern Munich in 2011. Neuer, 40, initially retired from Germany duty after Euro 2024. But he made a shock U-turn to appear for the DFB at this World Cup before hanging his gloves back up again after Mondays defeat to Paraguay. Germany lost 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw after extra time. The match was Neuers 128th cap for the Nationalelf, which places the 40-year-old behind Lukas Podolski (130), Thomas Mller (131), Miroslav Klose (137) and Matthus (150). Paraguay will face the winner of France vs Sweden, which takes place at 10pm on Tuesday (June 30).The post Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer retires after shock World Cup penalty shootout exit to Paraguay appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.