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Germany Recalls Veteran Goalie Manuel Neuer Out of Retirement for World Cup
Neuer returns after retiring from international duty, and Germany names 26 players as injuries weaken its goalkeeper options.
- Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann recalled 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to the 26-man World Cup squad, reversing the veteran's retirement after the 2024 European Championship following reports in recent weeks of a potential recall.
- Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann was assured until last week he would be the starting goalkeeper, but Neuer's selection marks a significant blow after Baumann made 11 appearances for Germany compared to Neuer's 124.
- Neuer's selection followed outstanding performances for Bayern, particularly against Real Madrid in the Champions League, though the 40-year-old recently suffered muscular problems in his left calf and faces uncertainty about the German Cup final against Stuttgart.
- The German soccer federation revealed the squad on Thursday through drip-feed announcements to generate excitement, with midfielder Joshua Kimmich the first player confirmed for the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
- Four-Time champion Germany aims for a fifth World Cup title, facing Ivory Coast, Ecuador, and Curacao in Group E, with preparations set to start May 27 in the Bavarian resort of Herzogenaurach.
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·Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Bundestrainer Nagelsmann introduced the World Cup squad - 26 players are present. And Manuel Neuer will be in the goal again. He returns two years after his resignation to the national team - as number one.
·Hamburg, Germany
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