SCHWEINSTEIGER’S FAREWELL GETS COLD RESPONSE

BERLIN: Bastian Schweinsteiger

(in pic) is going, but not many fans are set to come to his farewell Germany appearance when the exiled Manchester United midfielder takes his bow in Wednesday’s home friendly. The international against Finland in Borussia Moenchengladbach, which is doubling as Schweinsteiger’s farewell on his 121st appearance, is not expected to sell-out. “It’s a bit of a pity for Bastian, if the stadium isn’t sold out,” admitted German coach Joachim Loew. “It’s a bit unfortunate: there were the European championships, the Olympics and the Bundesliga has now begun.”