Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Germany beats Finland, Russia and Turkey draw 0-0 (The Associated Press)

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger hides tears during a farewell ceremony prior a friendly soccer match between Germany and Finland in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. The captain plays his last match for the national team. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Bastian Schweinsteiger captained Germany for the last time in a 2-0 friendly victory over Finland on Wednesday, receiving an emotional send-off to cap a 12-year international career that included the 2014 World Cup title. Schweinsteiger burst into tears as he was honored before kickoff and was cheered nearly every time he touched the ball. The 32-year-old midfielder decided to quit the national team after the European Championship, where Germany lost in the semifinals to host nation France in July.


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