@/manuelneuer: It has always been an honor! 🇩🇪

The early exit from the World Cup is extremely disappointing. We clearly fell short of expectations and should have progressed further in this tournament. This ending is very painful.

I made a conscious decision to play for Germany one more time. Firstly, because wearing the national team jersey has always filled me with deep pride. Secondly, because at 40 years old and with the experience of four World Cup tournaments, I wanted to support the young players both on and off the pitch in the best way possible and help German football. Despite the bitter end, I don't regret this decision for a second.

My disappointment is indescribable, yet I feel immense gratitude. Thank you for your support over all these years and during this tournament.

Yours,

Manuel

@/dfb_team: Julian Nagelsmann has resigned.

"I've done a lot of thinking in the days since our elimination and have consulted with trusted individuals both personally and within the federation. The decision was anything but easy for me. My top priority has always been the team's success. After such a bitter disappointment, they deserve the chance for a fresh start. I want to thank my coaching staff, the support team, and everyone at the federation who supported us, especially the players with whom I had the privilege of working. A special thank you also goes to the fans. You carried us, you trusted us, you gave us energy, even during difficult times. It truly pains me that we disappointed you and couldn't give you any more memorable nights of football at this World Cup. You deserved so much more"

In addition to national team coach Nagelsmann, his two assistants, Benjamin Glück and Benjamin Hübner, will also be leaving the DFB.

THANK YOU for your dedication! 🖤❤️💛

#dfbteam 📷️ DFB/GES/Philipp Reinhard