Thomas Muller Retires from International Football After Euro 2024
German attacking midfielder and 2014 World Cup winner, Thomas Muller, has announced his retirement from international football. The 34-year-old made this announcement on Monday after Germany’s exit from Euro 2024.
Germany’s Euro 2024 Journey
Germany’s Euro 2024 campaign ended in the quarter-finals with a 2-1 defeat to Spain. Goals from Dani Olmo and Mikel Merino sealed Germany’s exit from the tournament.
Muller’s Announcement
After the tournament, Muller took to social media to announce his retirement. In a video, he said, “After 131 national team games and 45 goals, I am saying goodbye.” He added, “I was always proud to represent my country and I want to thank everyone. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the team on the way to the 2026 World Cup as a fan but no longer as a player on the pitch.”
Muller’s Career Highlights
Muller made his debut for Germany in March 2010. In the 2010 World Cup, he scored five goals, winning the Golden Boot and FIFA Young Player Award. He was part of the team that won the 2014 World Cup, scoring five goals in the tournament, including a hat-trick against Portugal. Overall, Muller scored ten goals in 19 World Cup games and registered three assists. In the Euro Cup, he had two assists in 12 games.
Throughout Euro 2024, Muller spent most of the time on the bench, playing only 56 minutes across two games.
