The Germany goalkeeper keeping his place in the national team over the years culminated in Sunday’s achievement against Switzerland.
Despite Germany’s final Group A fixture at Euro 2024 against Switzerland almost going awry, Manuel Neuer set a tournament record at the finals.
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The astonishing Euros record Manuel Neuer is set to break when Germany face Switzerland
Manuel Neuer will surpass 17 European championship appearances and set a new record.
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The goalkeeper made his 35th start at a major international competition against Scotland, taking him ahead of Philipp Lahm and behind Paolo Maldini and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Switzerland vs Germany
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The Swiss went in front through Dan Ndoye’s first international strike before the half-hour mark and it stayed that way until Niclas Fullkrug netted a late headed equaliser to prevent Julian Nagelsmann’s men from ending second in their section.
Regardless of the goal conceded on Sunday night, Neuer made history in Frankfurt.
Neuer’s Euros feat
By starting against Switzerland, the Bayern Munich shot-stopper played for the 18th time at the European Championship, moving clear of Gianluigi Buffon (17) and the pair of Edwin van der Sar and Rui Patricio (both 16).
What comes next?
Ending atop Group A means Germany will face the Group C runners-up — Denmark as it stands — in the first knockout round. Neuer should feature for the 19th time in the three-time Euro winners’ last-16 tie.