“Most beautiful man in the history of the sport”, “Nothing new” - Fans in awe of display from Germany star during Euro 2024 Round of 16 win

Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer had a great night between the sticks as Germany beat Denmark in their Euro 2024 Round-of-16 clash on Saturday, June 29. The game ended in a 2-0 win for Die Mannschaft at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, confirming their spot in the quarter-finals.

Kai Havertz opened the scoring by successfully netting a penalty in the 53rd minute after a handball incident involving Denmark defender Joachim Andersen. Jamal Musiala scored the second in in the 68th minute from an assist by Nico Schlotterbeck.

Fans took to social media to share their opinions on Neuer's perormance against Denmark. While some claimed the 38-year-old was among the greatest of all time, others weren't looking forward to the day the Bayern Munich shot-stopper retires. Here are some of their reactions on X:

One fan wrote:

"Manuel Neuer you are the most beautiful man in the history of the sport idc what anyone says you‘re the best."

Another added:

"Nothing new. Neuer is the best."

"Neuer der GOAT!!!!," chimed in another fan.

One account posted:

"Neuer is the MOTM for Germany."

Another posted:

"GOAAATTTTT."

One user wrote:

"Neuer prestige & impact will probably not be topped but his qualities are also in equal measure. The best rounded GK of all time, shot stopping, ball distribution & the vision to match. Pulling Germany out of the rug at 38 with sharp reflexes to narrow shot angles & positioning."

While another wrote:

"dark days are upon bayern and germany when neuer retires."

Manuel Neuer, who made his senior debut for the DFB-Elf in 2009, has maintained 51 clean sheets in 123 appearances across all competitions for his nation.

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Julian Nagelsmann on Jamal Musiala after Germany's Euro 2024 Round of 16 win

German head coach Julian Nagelsmann was full of praise for Jamal Musiala after his side's 2-0 win over Denmark. Refering to the 21-year-old winger as "brilliant", the former Bayern Munich manager said (via @FabrizioRomano on X):

"I want Jamal Musiala to keep playing in this magic way, like he’s on a small pitch anywhere in Germany or England… it doesn’t matter. He should play like it’s football with his friends. Don’t think about the pressure, he’s just brilliant at playing football."

Die Mannschaft will play their quarter-final match of Euro 2024 on July 5 at MHPArena in Stuttgart, with their opponent yet to be decided