Monday Morning Man: Manuel Neuer!

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer turned 30 over the weekend and I thought this great looking guy would be a most appealing Morning Man.

There’s been some buzz about him possibly retiring from the sport but he says that’s rubbish. ‘How does a 30-year-old feel? he said in a interview with the official DFB website.

‘I think at the age of 30 you still have youthful aspects, but at the same time you have gathered enough experience to know how to succeed in life. I like this mixture.

‘I generally don’t think one’s age is all that meaningful – there are 50-year-olds who still act and think like children. Turning 30 is also not a big deal for me in terms of my football career.’

The 6ft 4in star says as long as his love for football remains the same, then he will continue playing.

‘I feel fit and well – I know that I have to look after my health, but turning 30 is no reason to start considering the end of my career. I love playing football every day. I love working hard, I love training, I love the games, I love the challenge.

‘As long as that still applies, I don’t see any reason to call time on something that makes me so happy.’