The goalkeeper had never received a red card during his professional career.
Throughout their career, it is common for footballers to receive warnings and expulsions. However, until now, a renowned European player, world champion with Germany, had never received a red card during his entire career.
This is the goalkeeper and captain of Bayern Munich, Manuel Neuer, who, at the age of 38 and after more than 850 matches played, received his first red card this Tuesday during the quarter-finals of the Cup of Germany against Bayer Leverkusen in Munich.
In the 17th minute, following a long ball from Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, the reigning German Cup champions, Neuer left his area and collided with Dutchman Jeremie Frimpong, who had beaten Konrad Laimer and Dayot Upamecano.
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The match referee, Harm Osmers, did not hesitate and held up a clear red card. Coach Vincent Kompany replaced Leroy Sané with Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, who had excelled with his national team in recent Nations League matches in November.
Neuer, who played 866 matches for club and country, had never before received a red card, which was a Milan standout in the world of football.
It is worth remembering that Neuer was champion of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. One of the memorable moments of this match was Neuer’s advance to intercept a ball received by Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain. This incident could also have resulted in expulsion.
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