Germany forward Thomas Müller retires from international soccer after Euro 2024

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MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Germany forward Thomas Müller announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after a 14-year career that included the 2014 World Cup title.

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MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Germany forward Thomas Müller announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after a 14-year career that included the 2014 World Cup title.

The 34-year-old Bayern Munich striker played 131 times for his country, scoring 45 goals.

“It always made me very proud to play for my country. We celebrated together and sometimes shed a tear together,” he said in a video posted on YouTube. “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.”

Germany's Thomas Mueller, left, and Spain's Rodri vie for the ball during a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Friday, July 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Germany's Thomas Mueller, left, and Spain's Rodri vie for the ball during a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Friday, July 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Müller’s final appearance for Germany was as a substitute in the host nation’s quarterfinal loss to eventual Euro 2024 winner Spain.

Müller’s international debut came in 2010 in a 1-0 loss to Argentina. He played in four World Cups and four European Championships.

Fellow veteran Tony Kroos retired from all soccer after Euro 2024, leaving Germany without two of its most experienced players going forward.

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FILE - Germany's Thomas Mueller, right, celebrates during the Group A match between Germany and Scotland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany, Friday, June 14, 2024. Germany forward Thomas Müller has announced his retirement from international soccer after a 14-year career that included the 2014 World Cup title. (Christian Charisius/dpa via AP, File)
FILE - Germany's Thomas Mueller, right, celebrates during the Group A match between Germany and Scotland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany, Friday, June 14, 2024. Germany forward Thomas Müller has announced his retirement from international soccer after a 14-year career that included the 2014 World Cup title. (Christian Charisius/dpa via AP, File)
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