Germany players throw Bastian Schweinsteiger into the air after he played his last match for the national team in Moenchengladbach, on Wednesday. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been named as the new captain of the German team. (Reuters) Frankfurt: Bastian Schweinsteiger captained Germany for the last time in a 2-0 friendly victory over Finland in Moenchengladbach on Wednesday, receiving an emotional send-off to cap a 12-year international career that included the 2014 World Cup title. The match was played at a leisurely pace, with Germany's goals coming in the second half. He will get his farewell match next year.

Source: The Telegraph September 01, 2016 22:18 UTC