Bastian Schweinsteiger will go down in history as one of Germany's all-time greats, according to head coach Joachim Low.
The 2014 World Cup winner announced his retirement on Monday after Chicago Fire failed to reach the MLS playoffs.
Schweinsteiger was an influential part of Low's side that triumphed in Brazil five years ago, when Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final at the Maracana.
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The former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder accumulated 121 caps and captained the national team for two years after Philipp Lahm's retirement.