Manuel Neuer, a transformative figure in football, announces his retirement from the German national team after 124 matches. Known for his exceptional skills and innovative style, Neuer redefined goalkeeping, exemplified by his daring play during the 2014 World Cup. Rising from youth teams to international stardom, he became a role model, blending technique with perfect timing. His legacy as 'Manu, the Libero' will inspire future generations.#goalkeeping #ManuelNeuer #footballlegend #DFBteam #retirement
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00:00Manuel Neuer steps back from the DFB team.
00:04With him leaves not just a goalkeeper, but one who revolutionized the art of goalkeeping
00:08– a player like none before.
00:12Picture this.
00:13The German defense is outmaneuvered, the ball flying further and further.
00:18Manuel Neuer, sensing danger in an instant, charges 35 meters from his goal and slides
00:24to clear the ball away.
00:26A crucial move in the 89th minute of the 2014 World Cup against Algeria, preventing
00:32an early exit, his uncompromising approach saved Germany, pushing the game into extra
00:37time.
00:39Throughout that World Cup, the then 28-year-old Neuer astonished everyone with his high positioning,
00:45appearing almost as an 11th outfield player.
00:50His style, unlike any traditional goalkeeper, proved that success lies not just in technique,
00:55but also in perfect timing – a skill Neuer mastered.
01:00Fast forward to a Wednesday afternoon.
01:02The now 38-year-old announces his retirement from the German national team after 124 games.
01:10In the past 15 years, Neuer not only revolutionized goalkeeping, but also became a role model
01:15for an entire generation – Manu the libero.
01:20Anyone who's played football knows how crucial it is to have a reliable teammate behind you
01:25– calm, confident and fearless.
01:27That's Neuer.
01:29A five-year-old boy shows up at FC Schalke 04's training in March 1991, with no hint
01:35of the global career ahead.
01:38Years pass swiftly, rising from youth teams to the second team, then the professional
01:43squad by 2005-2006.
01:46An injury to Schalke's main keeper Frank Rost ushers Neuer into the spotlight.
01:52He stuns spectators with spectacular saves in the Bundesliga and Champions League, helping
01:57Schalke with 13 clean sheets towards a runner-up finish.
02:02His performances catch Joachim Lozai, earning a national team call-up in 2009.
02:07Fate intervenes in 2010.
02:10After Robert Encke's tragic death, René Adler was set to be the main keeper for the
02:14World Cup.
02:17But Adler's injury opened the door for Neuer, who never looked back.
02:21Neuer's goalkeeping transformed football.
02:24He acted as Manu the libero, extending his influence beyond the goalpost, initiating
02:30offensive plays like no keeper before, while intercepting dangerous balls early.
02:36He stays composed, forgoing grand gestures.
02:39Opponents regularly despaired.
02:42Neuer mastered both the penalty area and one-on-one situations.
02:47The six-yard box was his domain.
02:49Crosses, chips, nothing got past him.
02:52On the line, he thwarted big chances with his trademark foot saves, even when grounded.