Thomas Müller’s unforgettable years in the DFB national jersey

With Thomas Müller, the German national football team is not only losing a player who made 131 appearances for Germany. Müller was also always good for jokes and jokes. Some special moments remain even after his time in the DFB team.

After his debut in March 2010, Thomas Müller was allowed to speak at the press conference. Sitting on the podium was Argentina’s then head coach, a certain Diego Maradona. He didn’t know the youngster yet, and probably thought Müller’s presence was an insult to his majesty, and stormed off the podium. “I didn’t know that was a player,” Maradona later explained rather sheepishly, explaining his displeasure: “Normally, only the national coach is there. I apologize to the player.” Müller himself later commented during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa: “I don’t know exactly why he sent me away back then.”

Thomas Müller in a dirndl

Dirndls are not part of the national team’s uniform. Thomas Müller did wear one, however, when the team was working towards the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. This shows Müller in a pink and white dirndl surrounded by the team. At the time, Müller only revealed that it was due to gambling debts and that he wanted to help lighten the mood at the training camp in South Tyrol. But he also said: “My dirndl at home is much nicer.”

During the Corona period, Müller showed his fans his training at home. But he also had a message: “Little workout in the sun. Friends, this is a crazy time for all of us. I am amazed by the dimension that the Covid-19 pandemic has reached. Please, let’s all be careful, let’s stay healthy and do our best together to limit the spread of the pandemic. Thank you to everyone who is helping those who need help right now.”

“Bye. See you soon”

FC Bayern Munich also played in front of empty stands during the Corona pandemic. It was much easier to hear what players were shouting to each other on the pitch on television. One shows why Thomas Müller is nicknamed “Radio Müller” in the team. For example, in a game against Atletico Madrid he said: “We’re playing against the biggest bullies in European football and then we get a yellow card, right?” But his own teammates also got a shout. After Müller puts a ball into the opponent’s penalty area, surprising teammate Kingsley Coman, Müller says: “King, I’ve been playing that ball for ten years!”

In his now presented farewell video, Thomas Müller pointed his finger at the camera, turned around and left. “Bye. See you around,” were his last words in the clip. In the background, he was accompanied by the soulful sounds of piano and violin. For even more pathos, the 34-year-old would have had to ride into a sunset. That would have suited his sense of humor. Horses are also his big hobby, in addition to his job as a footballer.