Schweinsteiger scores for Bayern in testimonial win over Chicago Fire
He won 121 caps for Germany and lifted the World Cup in 2014, announcing his international retirement after the Euro 2016 finals.
Schweinsteiger played a half each for Bayern and Chicago Fire in the match, in which Serge Gnabry, Sandro Wagner and Arjen Robben also scored for the hosts.
The Allianz was lit up in red and emblazoned with the number 31, the jersey made famous by Schweinsteiger in his 14 years at the club, to mark the occasion.
"Thanks a lot," Schweinsteiger said through tears to the crowd afterwards. "I am one of you - and I will always be one of you. My past belongs only to Bayern and no one else."
Speaking to RTL afterwards, he said: "Unbelievable! I enjoyed every second. It was an honour to play again. I had to score. I'm really happy."
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