Germany’s Bastian Schweinsteiger in action during International friendly against Hungary at Gelsenkirchen, Germany on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Photo: Reuters
BERLIN: Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger announced his retirement from international football on Friday, bringing to an end a glittering career that ended in disappointment with a semi-final exit at Euro 2016 in France.
“It wasn’t to be and I have to accept it,” the 31-year-old said in a statement on his verified Twitter account (@BSchweinsteiger).
“The historic and emotional high was winning the World Cup in 2014,” the Manchester United player added.
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Source: The Himalayan Times
