Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger retires from international football

German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has retired from international football, he announced on Friday, saying he was disappointed to have not finished his career with a win at Euro 2016 in France.

"It wasn't to be and I have to accept it," he said in a statement on his Twitter feed.

Vielen Dank an alle für die tolle Zeit! #DieMannschaft pic.twitter.com/kNrLa7eDvE

— Basti Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) July 29, 2016

"The historic and emotional high was winning the World Cup in 2014," added the Manchester United player who had 13 seasons with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. 

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I have asked the head coach not to consider me for selection for the national team in the future as I would like to retire.

I give my thanks to the fans, the team, the German FA and the coaches of the national team. In 120 international games I was allowed to have beautiful and successful moments beyond description for my country.

Joachim Low knew how much Euro 2016 in France meant to me because I wanted to win this title, which Germany had not won since 1996.

It was not meant to be, and I have to accept that.

To win the World Cup in 2014 was a historic and also emotional achievement, which I will not be able to repeat in my career. This is why it is right and sensible to break away from the team now and wish the team all the best for qualification and the 2018 World Cup.

(With Reuters inputs)