[Thomas Müller] Record a Moment of saying Goodbye

The match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Monchengladbach (The 33rd round) was probably the most meaningful and at the same time the least meaningful Bundesliga match of the season. Despite the fact that the league title was already decided before the match, I don't think there was a single Bayern fan in the world who would have wanted to miss this match, as we were officially saying goodbye to a great player: Thomas Müller.

When Bayern took a 1-0 lead at half-time, both the 70,000 or so Bayern fans in the Allianz Arena and those watching the game on screens large and small around the world probably wanted to fast-forward straight to the tribute to Thomas Müller, as well as the awards and a series of celebrations after the game. Preferably, of course, Muller would have scored a goal. But the goal didn't come, and Müller's 750th official game for Bayern, as well as the home farewell strategy belt, regrettably came to an end in the 84th minute.

In the 84th minute of the match, the fourth official raised his card to indicate a substitution for Bayern, and the loudest applause erupted from the field as the spectators in the stands stood up. Müller first hugged and shook hands with his teammates and the referee, and then slowly made his way to the touchline, crossing the ‘tunnel’ built by his teammates, coaches and team doctors. As DJ Stefan Lehmann shouted ‘Thomas’ over the radio and the fans responded with ‘Müller’, Müller raised his hand and kissed the fans before walking back to the bench and eventually taking his seat. But soon, he stood up again amidst the chants of the fans, waving his hand in all directions.

After the final whistle, it was officially “Müller time”at the Allianz Arena. In the championship ceremony, Müller was the last one to come out from the player's tunnel and received the medal on the stage. After Dr Mark Lenz, CEO of the DFB, placed the medal around Müller's neck, Vincent Kompany presented Müller with his own medal. Dr Lenz then handed Neuer the“Salatschale”, which the Bayern captain didn't raise first. Neuer pulled Müller, who was wearing two medals around his neck, out of the crowd of teammates and handed him the Meisterschale, which the most celebratory Müller held up on behalf of Bayern's Bundesliga title this season.

After the award ceremony, Müller climbed up into the South Stand with the“Salatschale”and put on a red No. 25 shirt, which had been prepared for him by the fans' organisation. He took over the fan leader's bullhorn and led the crowd in lively interaction and singing. Müller then returned to the pitch and took the microphone. The stadium floodlights went out and the spotlight was on Bayern's No.25. Müller began his farewell speech, as hilarious and inane as ever, yet hitting the excitement and tears with every word.

Thank you for the joy you have brought to this stadium, to this city, and to Bayern Munich fans all over the world.

The blogger wishes Thomas all the best on a calm and warm afternoon in the East 8 Time Zone.