Neuer nets big win for charity

Manuel Neuer is known for his skill as a goalkeeper, but proved he has brains to boot on Thursday.

Germany’s leading shot stopper appeared on the German version of the TV game show Who wants to be a Millionaire?

The Bayern Munich man appeared in a celebrity edition of RTL’s programme, and won 500,000 euros for charity before calling it quits.

The final, one million euros question, was: “To Nurnberg’s Martin Benhaim, we owe the oldest surviving…?”

The options were: A: compass; B: slide rule; C: globe; D: magnetic compass.

After having a think, Neuer opted not to risk his earnings.

“Now’s the end of the gamble,” he said, ending his impressive run. The correct answer was C.

Other celebrity contestants included singer Maite Kelly and comedian Michael Mittermeier, both of whom won 125,000 euros, and actress Gaby Koster who claimed 64,000 euros.