"Manuel Neuer might not be playing for the German national team anymore, but that certainly does not take anything away from his pedigree amongst the world's greatest goalkeepers. There were rumors circulating that the Bayern Munich captain could potentially make a return to Die Mannschaft ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, but the keeper himself has quelled all of that speculation by saying that definitely won't happen."
"He [Neuer] might have some competition with one or two other goalkeepers, like Thibaut Courtois, for example. But he definitely sets the standard; Manuel is one of the top three goalkeepers in the world. We have a very good relationship. I really appreciate how, despite being a world-class goalkeeper, he has always remained so down-to-earth and humble. Manu is great, both as a person and as a player,"
Manuel Neuer confirmed that he will not return to the German national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Neuer earned 124 caps for Germany after debuting in 2009 and was part of the 2014 World Cup winning team. Neuer enjoyed major club success with Bayern Munich, including the 2013 treble, and finished third in the 2013 Ballon d'Or. Fabio Cannavaro remains the last non-attacking Ballon d'Or winner in 2006. Oliver Baumann has been Germany's main goalkeeper in recent international breaks and described Neuer as one of the top three goalkeepers worldwide while praising his humility.
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