Boston, June 30 -- The man who immortalised the role of the Sweeper-Keeper, coming out of his lines without fear, taking on defenders and any loose ball, has confirmed his retirement from international football after Germany faced a huge upset against Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.

Popularly known as the 'Berlin Wall', Die Mannschaft's goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, who has been protecting Germany's goal and played a pivotal role in Die Nationalelf's winning their fourth FIFA World Cup title in 2014 in Brazil, made his final appearance for the national team after his side lost to the South American country in a penalty shootout on Monday.

According to the FIFA website, the 40-year-old confirmed his international retirement ...