agreeing to come out of international self among football’s elite nations. retirement for the 2026 World Cup. largely limited to substitute appearances. Season so far Despite stepping away from the na - His situation worsened in Decem - tional team in 2024, the FC Bayern Manuel Neuer has had a closely • Boniface ber when he suffered a knee injury Munich veteran has been convinced watched season for Bayern Munich as he that eventually required surgery. Although the Super Eagles striker by Julian Nagelsmann to reclaim his continues his comeback journey follow - returned to full training last mon…