At the age of 40, Manuel Neuer played a spectacular 90 minutes against Real Madrid. After the match, the Bayern Munich goalkeeper was awarded the best player of the match by UEFA. Neuer's performance once again reopened the debate about his presence at the "FIFA2026" World Cup.

Asked about this option, Neuer doesn't back down: "That discussion is closed. Now what matters is this season with Bayern.", said Neuer.

For German football legend Lothar Matthäus, Neuer's statement comes after Nagelsmann has decided not to bring the Bayern goalkeeper back to the national team, despite him playing at a high level.