The English have a special sense of humour. This I immediately experienced in the dressing room. As I walked with two plates while eating, suddenly a team-mate asked me, ‘Basti, what time is it?’ hoping I would automatically turn my hand to look at my watch. That’s quite entertaining. Bastian Schweinsteiger Read Quote
I am confident. My style of play is to control a game. You have to be smart in your brain and fast. Bastian Schweinsteiger Read Quote
For me, it is very important to control a situation in defence. You can always score goals, but you have to add stability in the defence. Bastian Schweinsteiger Read Quote
I felt within myself that I needed to change what I was doing. I needed a new stimuli. So the interest from Manchester United was a perfect fit. Bastian Schweinsteiger Read Quote
I have won the most national titles as a German, so what should I do after that? Lay back and take it easy? That’s not how I am. Bastian Schweinsteiger Read Quote
My absolute dream would be to play for Manchester United and help them reach the goals they have. Bastian Schweinsteiger Read Quote
I am more mature now and know how to deal with certain situations in football. It’s not all about highs; there are also lows, but I can deal with it. Football is a hard business. Bastian Schweinsteiger Read Quote
I’m so happy that I was able to make it to 120 games for Germany; 175 games would have been possible. I’ve had many great moments, but particularly the way the fans supported me and the road to the final in Rio. Bastian Schweinsteiger Read Quote
I love standing on the pitch too much to focus on anything else – if I want to be a coach or something. Bastian Schweinsteiger Read Quote