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Thomas Müller has confirmed his retirement from Germany duty after their exit from Euro 2024, ending his international career with 131 caps and 45 goals.
The Bayern Munich forward is third in all-time appearances for Germany's men's team, trailing only Miroslav Klose (137) and Lothar Matthäus (150).
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"I was always proud to represent my country. I want to thank all of you," Müller said in a YouTube video announcing his decision. "Now I am a fan in the stands."
Müller made his debut for the national team in a friendly against Argentina in 2010 and emerged into prominence during that year's World Cup, scoring five goals and providing three assists to finish as the Golden Boot winner.
The 34-year-old made the perfect start to the 2014 World Cup, scoring a hat trick in Germany's opening group game against Portugal. He started all seven of Germany's games at the tournament, scoring in three of them including the famous 7-1 demolition of Brazil in the semifinal.
Müller played the full 120 minutes of the final against Argentina as Joachim Löw's team won 1-0 to win the World Cup.
Thomas Müller was visibly emotional after Germany's quarterfinal defeat to Spain at Euro 2024. Kevin Voigt/GettyImages
Müller's decision means that Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will be without another of the national team's longstanding members after Toni Kroos retired from all football after the quarterfinal defeat to Spain.
The international future of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is also in doubt. Neuer, 38, is Germany's fifth most-capped player with 124 appearances.
Source: espn.co.uk