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Manuel Neuer's wife - 15 years his junior - steps away from her sport while he keeps his football career going at 39
May 7, 2025
Anika Neuer, 24, has taken the decision to walk away from professional handball
Meanwhile, the Bayern Munich star is continuing his career at the age of 39
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Manuel Neuer's wife, Anika, has taken the decision to have a break from professional handball at the end of the season.
Anika, 24, has been plying her trade as a left-winger for ESV 1927 Regensburg, who are in the second-tier of women's handball in the country.
Having grown up with a strong passion for the sport, many fans will be left surprised that she has opted to walk away from it, at least temporarily, later this year.
Confirming the news in a statement, she said: 'The decision was very difficult for me. I really like the team and I really enjoy playing with the girls.
'I don't see the break as the end of my handball career; I just want to have more time for my son.
'I will miss the girls and handball very much, so I want to particularly enjoy the final games and finish our great season in the best possible way.'
Meanwhile, her coach, Bernhard Goldbach, said: 'It's simply impressive what Ani has achieved on and off the field this season.
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