Germany's Captain Bastian Schweinsteiger Retires From international Football

The Manchester United midfielder has called time on his international career after 120 appearances and a World Cup win. The move comes after limited first team opportunities at Euro 2016. Bastian Schweinsteiger has confirmed that he will no longer be available for selection for the German national team. In a statement released on his official Twitter account on Friday , the former Bayern Munich star said that he has asked German national team coach Joachim Löw to no longer consider him for his team in future competitions. "I want to thank the fans, the club, the DFB, the coaches and the German national team. In 120 international matches I have played for my country I have experienced moments that were indescribably beautiful and successful," the statement, written in German read... "Historically and emotionally I have achieved something that can no longer be repeated in my career. Therefore, it is right and proper now to call it quits and to wish the team the best for ...