The 34-year-old former Germany captain will play a half each for Bayern and Chicago at the Allianz Arena (1830 GMT). It will be his farewell appearance in Munich, having quit his childhood club for Manchester United in 2015 after 17 years and a total of 20 titles with Bayern. “I somewhat underestimated that when I retired from the national team,” admitted Schweinsteiger on his return to Munich. “I’m overwhelmed, I accept the medal on behalf of all Bayern fans – many of whom deserve this,” said Schweinsteiger humbly. Schweinsteiger made more than 500 appearances for Bayern, who he joined as a 13-year-old.

Source: The Guardian August 27, 2018 11:26 UTC