Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger retires from international football

ByPA Sport

Published 29/07/2016 at 08:54 GMT

Bastian Schweinsteiger has announced his retirement from international football.

Bastian Schweinsteiger has called time on his Germany career

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Three weeks after Germany were knocked out of Euro 2016 following a semi-final loss to France, the Manchester United midfielder has said he is stepping down as captain of the national team and ending his international playing career.

The 31-year-old said on his Twitter page: "Dear fans of the Germany national team. I have just asked the national team coach not to consider me any more for his national team selections in future since I would like to retire."

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