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He has been outstanding. [Manuel] Neuer is an extraordinary goalkeeper, who would deserve to win it.

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I'm ex-player, ex-technical director, ex-coach, ex-manager, ex-honorary president. A nice list that once again shows that everything comes to an end.
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