Manuel (not so) Neuer

 Manuel Neuer is no longer so Neuer. In fact he is old, and while he was certainly the world's best goalkeeper in 2014, he is not the best any longer. In 2014 he was a crucial piece of the German World Cup winners, in particular he playing very forward to compensate for the slow German central defenders. He is the only player left from that great German side, but age has also showed now, and he was also part of the disappointments of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

So it is probably with this in mind that Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from the German national team, and perhaps it is a prelude to announce his full retirement when his contract with Bayern Munich expires in 2025.

He will be missed, but probably the right time to retire.

Gracias Iker

Iker Casillas is retiring. He is certainly one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, and one of the gentlemen of the sport, of which there are few left. He won it all with Spain and Real Madrid, and it is therefore terribly unfair how he was treated when his career was on the wane. They should have thanked him forever for what he gave them, but Mr. Casillas was never a bitter man, and has, as always, shown more grace than the people who criticized him! Thanks for everything Iker Casillas!