German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has broken the record for most goalkeepers at the World Cup.
The German goalkeeper started the Costa Rica game today. He placed 19th at the World Championships. This is the largest number of games in the tournament among goalkeepers. He has now surpassed Sepp Maier (Germany) and Claudio Taffarela (Brazil) in match count. They have 18 matches.
Neuer was called up to the Germany national team for the first time in 2009. During this time, he spent 100 matches for the national team.
At this World Cup, the German national team is in last place in the group, earning one point after two rounds. In the first round, Hans-Dieter Flick Wards sensationally lost to the Japanese team with a score of 1: 2. In the second round, the Germans drew 1-1 with Spain.
Today Germany is playing against Costa Rica, after the first half the score is 1:0 in favor of the Germans. Serge Gnabry scored the only goal.
The World Cup in Qatar started on 20 November. It is worth noting that the hosts of the tournament have already lost their chance to exit the group, losing all three games with a total score of 1:7.
Previously Belgian coach Roberto Martinez, who was eliminated from the World Cup, announced his retirement..