How Has Football and People Inspired Thomas Muller in 750 Games?

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Key Takeaways
- Thomas Muller celebrated his 750th game with Bayern Munich.
- He lifted the Bundesliga trophy in his farewell match.
- Received an emotional tribute from fans and teammates.
- Captain Manuel Neuer and Harry Kane acknowledged his contributions.
- Muller’s legacy will be remembered by fans and players alike.
Berlin, May 11 (NationPress) The legendary Thomas Muller, a key figure in Germany and Bayern Munich, expressed gratitude towards football and his supporters after marking his 750th match for the club during an emotional farewell home game on Saturday.
Bayern Munich celebrated its Bundesliga title with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in the 33rd round, making it a memorable night for Muller as he donned the red jersey for the last time.
All eyes were on Muller as he stepped onto the pitch for his 750th and final appearance at the Allianz Arena. The seasoned player, who boasts an impressive tally of 13 Bundesliga titles and two Champions League victories with the club, was met with thunderous applause and a special fan choreography.
“Football and the people have inspired me in 750 games for Bayern. What’s truly special is that we received the trophy in our home stadium. There are 75,000 hearts beating for me here, which is a bit overwhelming. I don’t take this for granted. I’m still processing it all,” Muller shared following the match.
Captain Manuel Neuer expressed his gratitude towards Muller for his years of service to the club.
“The key was to lift the trophy in our stadium. It was perfect, even though I wished Thomas could have scored another goal. Regardless, I’m thankful to him for my career. We have played together countless times. The city of Munich adores him. Our goal was to be champions, and we accomplished that. It’s been a successful season,” he remarked.
England striker Harry Kane, who celebrated his first major trophy, praised the team and coach Vincent Kompany for their remarkable season.
“It’s an extraordinary feeling after so much effort. I’m truly enjoying it and hopeful this is just the beginning. We have an amazing team and a fantastic coach.
“Of course, I will miss Thomas. He is a legend,” Kane added.