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Neuer Becomes Germany’s Oldest Major Tournament Player

Reported by Leadership on 14 June 2026. Read the summary below, then continue to the full story.

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Jonathan Nda-Isaiah
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Manuel Neuer has become Germany’s oldest player to appear at a major tournament after taking the field at the age of 40 years and 79 days. The appearance saw the veteran goalkeeper surpass the previous record held by Lothar Matthäus, who was 39 years and 91 days old when he played against Portugal in the []

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