Neuer has suffered several injuries over the past two seasons, including two since March 2024.

Germany coach Hansi Flick on Friday left out Mats Hummels for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Romania and North Macedonia.

German international goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen ruled himself out of the 2020 European Championships as he is to undergo an operation on his right knee.

Lionel Messi came on at half-time to rescue Barcelona by scoring twice, including his first goal from open play this season, in a 5-2 victory over Real Betis on Saturday.

A mistake by Barcelona's usually excellent goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen gifted Real Sociedad an equaliser in a thrilling La Liga contest.

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen created Barcelona history with his brilliant lobbed assist to Luis Suarez against Getafe on Saturday.

World Cup holders Germany appear to have been given a fairly kind draw in Group F alongside Mexico, Sweden and South Korea as they aim to become the first country to successfully defend the trophy since Brazil in 1962.

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen capped his first season at Barcelona by winning the treble with a fine goalkeeping display as the Catalan giants beat Juventus 3-1 in Berlin.