Tag: Philipp Lahm

BERLIN: Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger was named captain of the national team on Tuesday, succeeding Bayern Munich team mate Philipp Lahm, who retired from international football following their World Cup victory in Brazil in July.

BERLIN: Germany captain Philipp Lahm has decided to quit international soccer just days after leading his side to World Cup victory in Brazil, Bild newspaper reported on Friday.