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New Delhi, July 15 (HS). Germany's Thomas Muller retired from international football on Monday after the conclusion of Euro 2024. 34-year-old Muller played 131 matches for the national team, scoring 45 goals and winning the World Cup in 2014.
Muller said in a video statement announcing his decision, “After 131 national team games and 45 goals, I am saying goodbye. I was always proud to represent my country and I want to thank everyone. I am keeping my fingers crossed for the team at the 2026 World Cup as a fan, but no longer as a player on the pitch.”
Müller made his international debut in March 2010. He scored five goals in the 2010 World Cup, for which he won the Golden Boot and the FIFA Young Player Award. He was part of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning team, scoring five goals including a hat-trick against Portugal in the group stage.
The Bayern Munich player was mainly a substitute at this summer's European Championship, playing 56 minutes in two games. The hosts were knocked out in the last eight by Spain after losing 2-1 in extra time. Spain won the title by beating England 2-1 in the final on Sunday.