Hildebrand defends Neuer after criticism for World Cup performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:27 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Timo Hildebrand has come to the defense of Manuel Neuer following his criticized performance in Germany's 2-1 loss to Ecuador at the World Cup. Neuer, who returned from international retirement at age 40, faced scrutiny for his reaction to Ecuador's winning goal. Hildebrand argued that blame was unfairly directed at Neuer, emphasizing mistakes by other players in the build-up to the goal. He expressed his disgust at the labeling of Neuer's actions as a 'goalkeeping blunder' on social media.
- •Neuer returned to international play after retirement at age 40.
- •Germany lost 2-1 to Ecuador in their recent World Cup match.
- •Hildebrand criticized the focus on Neuer amid team-wide mistakes.
- •Public sentiment seems divided on Neuer's performance as a goalkeeper.
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Germany stopper Maier slams Neuer: 'You used to save those'
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Germany stopper Hildebrand defends Neuer: 'You all have no idea'
"Former Germany goalkeeper Sepp Maier has lambasted Manuel Neuer for his performance in the 2-1 loss to Ecuador at the World Cup. Bayern Munich's Neuer, 40, came out of international retirement for the tournament but the 2014 World Cup winner has looked shaky at times.
"Former Germany goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand has defended Manuel Neuer after public criticism of his performance in the 2-1 loss to Ecuador at the World Cup. Bayern Munich's Neuer, 40, came out of international retirement for the tournament but has looked shaky at times.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 7:42 PMEx-Germany stopper Maier slams Neuer: 'You used to save those'
Former Germany goalkeeper Sepp Maier has lambasted Manuel Neuer for his performance in the 2-1 loss to Ecuador at the World Cup. Bayern Munich's Neuer, 40, came out of international retirement for the tournament but the 2014 World Cup winner has looked shaky at times.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 6:27 PMEx-Germany stopper Hildebrand defends Neuer: 'You all have no idea'
Former Germany goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand has defended Manuel Neuer after public criticism of his performance in the 2-1 loss to Ecuador at the World Cup. Bayern Munich's Neuer, 40, came out of international retirement for the tournament but has looked shaky at times.
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