Bastian Schweinsteiger retires from international football

Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has announced his retirement from international football. 

Three weeks after Germany were knocked out of Euro 2016 following a semi-final loss to France,Bastian Schweinsteiger 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."