Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich's goalkeeper, featured as the main attraction at Uni-Hall

In a surprising turn of events, Anika Neuer, a prominent player for ESV Regensburg, has announced a season-long break from handball. The decision, announced recently, was due to the demanding long drives from her home in Tegernsee to Oberpfalz for training and away games.

Neuer's handball career with ESV Regensburg came to a close this summer, but her impact on the team remains evident. As a left wing player, she has been wearing the team's jersey since 2021.

The record champions of the matches that Neuer attended are not identified. However, it is known that she watched a women's handball match between Regensburg and HSV Gräfrath in May. She was accompanied by her husband, Manuel Neuer, her in-laws, and her teammates from ESV Regensburg.

Manuel Neuer, a well-known figure in football, was also present at a handball game where Erlangen lost to THW Kiel on August 28. Neuer's brother-in-law, Christopher Bissel, plays for Erlangen.

Anika Neuer's decision to take a break was a difficult one, as she expressed her love for the team and the joy she derives from playing with her teammates. However, she does not see her break as the end of her handball career.

In a separate development, Germany suffered a 0:2 defeat to Slovakia in the WM qualifiers on Thursday without Neuer. The match ended with a score of 33:29, with the guests winning six consecutive goals in the final minutes.

On a personal note, Anika Neuer gave birth to her son, Luca, on May 14. Despite the recent setbacks in her handball career, she expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the match.

The specific location of the latest handball match is not mentioned, nor is the date of the match disclosed. Neuer's handball coach during her break in 2022 is not specified in the available search results.

It is worth noting that Manuel Neuer had announced his retirement from the football national team in August 2024. Neuer's father-in-law, Carsten Bissel, is on the supervisory board of HCE. Neuer's brother-in-law, Christopher Bissel, plays for Erlangen.

Despite the challenges, Anika Neuer remains a beacon of inspiration for many in the world of handball, and her fans eagerly await her return to the sport.