Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger has retired from international football, he announced on Friday, saying he was disappointed to have not finished his career with a win at Euro 2016 in France.
"It wasn't to be and I have to accept it," he said in a statement on his Twitter feed.
"The historic and emotional high was winning the World Cup in 2014," added the Manchester United player who had 13 seasons with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
Schweinsteiger won 22 titles which included eight Bundesliga titles and a Champions League championship, with Bayern Munich.
Schweinsteiger who turns 32 on August 1 represented Germany 120 times, the fourth most all time for Germany.
New Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told nine players including Schweinsteiger, they are free to find a new club.
It was reported the world cup winner was instructed to train with the youth team.
Newshub.
