Germany forward Thomas Müller retires from international soccer after Euro 2024

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.

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)


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MUNICH, Germany — Germany forward Thomas Müller has announced his retirement from international soccer 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. 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.

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