Germany international/ Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has hanged his boot for the German machines.
The world Cup winner has decided to focus on his club football after he made 120 appearances for the past 12 years for Germany.
"I have recently asked the coach to not nominate me for the national team anymore because I would like to retire," the 31 years old wrote.
"I was allowed to collect 120 caps for my country and I lived some moments which have been indescribably beautiful and successful.
"Jogi Low knew how much Euro 2016 in France meant to me because I really wanted to win that title we have not been able to win since 1996.
"It was not meant to be, I have to accept that.
"By winning the World Cup in 2014 we achieved something on a historic and emotional level that I cannot reproduce in my career.
"That's why it is right and reasonable to finish it and to wish the team all the best for the qualifiication for the 2018 World Cup.
"With this decision I leave the national team that has always been a precious family for me. I hope that the connection will still remain strong in one way or the other.
"I would like to say to our fans: 'It was an honour to play for you guys. Many thanks for everything that we have gone through together'.
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