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As you have probably read by now, Bastian Schweinsteiger has decided to hang up his boots and end his fantastic career. Since the news of Basti’s retirement, several of his former teammates from Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Germany have paid homage to the great.
Schweinsteiger’s Champions League winning teammate David Alaba tweeted out, “It was an honour to play, fight and win trophies with you.”
It was an honour to play, fight and win trophies with you.
— David Alaba (@David_Alaba) October 8, 2019
The game will miss you.
All the best and enjoy your free time Fußballgott! @BSchweinsteiger pic.twitter.com/hdUYhYj4h7
Other praises came from Thomas Muller who of course won both the Champions League and World Cup with Schweinsteiger.
Lieber Basti, ALLES GUTE für deinen neuen Lebensabschnitt!! Du wirst immer eine Legende des deutschen Fußballs und des @FCBayern sein!! #ServusBasti #OisGuade https://t.co/ch0R4Il3ar
— Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) October 8, 2019
The Juventus and DFB midfielder Sami Khedira made sure to send Basti his well-wishes. As you can see he has picked up at least some Italian during his time in Turin.
Ciao Basti! A big sportsman and great teammate says goodbye. Thanks for all the big memories and the great time we could spend together All the best for your future @BSchweinsteiger pic.twitter.com/16D2xQ4VV9
— Sami Khedira (@SamiKhedira) October 8, 2019
Although Wayne Rooney wasn’t able to share the same success with Basti at Manchester United as some of his aforementioned teammates, he made sure to congratulate the soccer legend.
Congratulations to my good friend @BSchweinsteiger on an unbelievable career. It was a pleasure to get to play alongside you. Good luck in your retirement #legend pic.twitter.com/rHOCbOnWBH
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) October 8, 2019
Also, even though their playing time never overlapped at Bayern Munich or for the German National Team, Germany/Bayern legend Lothar Matthäus sent his best regards as well. From one World Cup-winner to another!
Fußballgott @BSchweinsteiger #weltmeister #legends
— Lothar Matthäus (@LMatthaeus10) October 8, 2019
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Matthaus said it best, simple and sweet: “Fussballgott!” Bastian Schweinsteiger has certainly earned that title after his storied career: eight Bundesliga Championships, seven German Cup titles, Champions League and World Cup winner.
As news of Schweinsteiger’s retirement is still recent there are sure to be even more praises sung by former teammates and throughout the soccer world. Bavarian Football Works is sure to keep you posted!