Germany’s Thomas Muller announced on Monday that he was officially retiring from international duty.
Muller, whose international career spanned 14 years, recently took part in Euro 2024 but could not go all the way as hosts Germany were knocked out by eventual champions Spain in the quarterfinal.
“It always made me very proud to play for my country. We celebrated together and sometimes shed a tear together. When I had the privilege of making my first international appearance, I would never have dreamed of all this. I would like to say thank you to all the fans and my Germany teammates for their support over the years. Take the enthusiasm and joy of this year’s Euros with you,” the player who took part in his 8th and final tournament for Germany said on social media.
Muller helped Germany win the 2014 World Cup and has the third most appearances for the national team with 131 caps and 45 goals. He also won the Golden Boot and Young Player Award during the 2010 World Cup, when Germany finished third.
“Nobody is like Thomas Muller. His value for German football cannot be overestimated,” German national team chief Rudi Voeller said in a statement.
“Regardless of whether he’s been with Bayern or the national team for all these years, Thomas has always given every team a face, an exemplary character and a top striker,” he added.
Muller’s long time comrade Toni Kroos had also retired after the Euro, after calling time on his club career with Real Madrid, helping them win their 15th UEFA Champions League title back in June.
