Stuttgart, July 9 (DPA) Veteran goalkeeper Oliver Kahn confirmed Saturday that the match against Portugal was the last he has played for Germany.
'It was my last match for the country today,' the 37-year-old Bayern Munich keeper said. 'It couldn't have been on a greater occasion, and I can't imagine a nicer way to finish.'
Kahn, who played 86 times for Germany, was given the chance to stand between the posts for a last time after being second-choice during the tournament to Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann.
'It was overwhelming,' Kahn said as the celebrating went ahead, including cheers for him personally during a match in which he made several key saves.
'It's incredible what football can achieve. I'll certainly never forget this. People will carry this in their hearts for a long time,' said Kahn.
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