Bastian Schweinsteiger ends his football career

With a touching post on Twitter, the well-known German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger surprised his numerous fans and the whole sports world on Tuesday. The press reacted with headlines like “The biggest goes!” And “Schweini ends!”. Football lovers’ comments on social networks are more than emotional. Your idol and the former world champion has announced the end of his career as a professional footballer. His Twitter message comes just two days after his last game for American club Chicago Fire. In his post, Bastian Schweinsteiger addresses the fans and writes the following in German and English: “Thank you and my teams FC Bayern, Manchester United, Chicago Fire and the German national team – you made this incredible time possible for me. And of course I would like to thank my wife Ana Ivanovic and my family for their support. “

“Now the time has come.” – Bastian Schweinsteiger says goodbye to his fans.

After many successful years in professional football, the popular German midfielder wants to end his career.

Bastian Schweinsteiger marks a turning point in the history of German football

The now 35-year-old Bavarian began his professional career with the record champions in Munich. With the first-class team FC Bayern he was eight times German champion and seven times DFB Cup winner. In addition, he won the Champions League again with Bayern2013 and was vice-captain world champion with the DFB team in 2014. In July 2015, Bastian Schweinsteiger moved to Manchester United in England. Our best midfielder also took titles there, won the trophy. He has been playing for Chicago Fire in the United States since 2017. In all of his football clubs, Basti stood out as a passionate fighter on the playground and delighted his fans.

Bastian Schweinsteiger won the hearts of his fans with his passionate game.

Bastian Schweinsteiger was not only a good football player, he was also a successful national player. A little more – he was the soul of the German team: joker, sublime fighter, best friend and darling of the public. He has left his mark in the history of German football and wants to remain loyal to football in the future. In his farewell message to the fans, he continues: “My departure as an active athlete makes me a little sad, but I’m also looking forward to the exciting tasks that await me soon. I will remain loyal to football. 1000 thanks for the time together, I will always carry you in my heart! Your Basti. “

Even in difficult moments he had a smile on his face.

The national coach Jogi Löw commented on the Schweini plans and opened the DFB doors for him. Löw said: “When Basti stops, a personality will leave that German football has not often seen. He was one of the greatest players Germany had. He always has a place with us. ”The following video shows the footballer’s best moments:

The wonderful sports family of Bastian Schweinsteiger and the ex-tennis player Ana Ivanovic

In his farewell message, Bastian Schweinsteiger also found very nice words for his wife Ana Ivanovic and thanked her and his family for their support. Ana Ivanovic replied, “I can’t wait to see what the next adventure will be in our future with our wonderful little family. I couldn’t be prouder today, we love you! ”Wrote the ex-number one in women’s tennis. In July 2016, the popular German soccer player and the former Serbian world tennis star got married in Venice. The couple already have two children. The first child was born in March 2018 and the second was born in late August. We also reported on that.

The well-known sports family has two children.