Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer breaks legendary Buffon's record at Euro

(Dan Tri) - By starting in the match between Germany and Switzerland, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer surpassed Italian legend Gianluigi Buffon to become the goalkeeper with the most appearances at Euro.

Highlight Germany escapes defeat to Switzerland thanks to injury-time goal

Just like the previous two matches in Group A, Manuel Neuer started for Germany against Switzerland in the final match of Euro 2024 taking place in the early morning of June 24 (Vietnam time) at Frankfurt Arena (Photo: Getty).

Neuer made history as the goalkeeper with the most appearances at the Euros with 18 games, breaking the old record held by the legendary Gianluigi Buffon (17 games). The two people behind him are Edwin van der Sar (Netherlands) and Rui Patricio (Portugal) with 16 games each (Photo: Getty).

Neuer has made a total of 122 appearances since making his debut for Germany in 2009. He also played an important role in the German "Tank" team's championship at the 2014 World Cup (Photo: Getty).

After convincing wins in both first matches, Germany is expected to easily overcome Switzerland in the final round of the group stage (Photo: Getty).

However, Germany unexpectedly conceded a goal in the 28th minute after Dan Ndoye scored, causing Manuel Neuer's clean sheet streak at Euro 2024 to end (Photo: Getty).

In the second half, Neuer had to pick the ball out of the net once more. However, VAR technology intervened and denied Switzerland's goal due to Ruben Vargas' offside (Photo: Getty).

Neuer also made many excellent saves for his team (Photo: Getty).

It seemed like Germany had suffered their first defeat at Euro 2024, but Niclas Fullkrug shone at the right moment in the 90+2 minute of injury time to save his team a point (Photo: Getty).

Niclas Fullkrug's header sent the ball into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Sommer rooted to the spot as the ball flew straight into the net (Photo: Getty).

Manuel Neuer celebrates with Niclas Fullkrug after the match. Germany won Group A and await their next opponent in the round of 16 (Photo: Getty).

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