Former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger apologised to Italy after a tweet published last night before the match against North Macedonia.
It wasn’t meant to be an offensive message from the ex-Germany star. On the contrary, Schweini had shown his support for Roberto Mancini’s boys wishing them good luck minutes before the kick-off of last night’s match in Palermo.
However, it ended in a very unexpected way for everyone, including Schweinsteiger who had to take to social media again to apologise to Italy.
“Okay, seems like I didn’t bring too much luck yesterday, sorry Italy,” he wrote.
“North Macedonia has also beat Germany last year… a tough team. Portugal should be warned.”
Italy will now play one of the most useless games ever against Turkey next week. It counts as the third-place play-off, but neither country will be happy to play it, knowing that they will be watching the World Cup from their sofas at the end of the year.
Schweinsteiger, 37, is a Germany World Cup winner and lifted both the Champions League and the Europa League during his playing career. He retired in 2019 after a three-year spell at Chicago Fire.
Okay, seems like I didn't bring too much luck yesterday, sorry Italy 😬
North Macedonia has also beat Germany last year… a tough team. Portugal should be warned. https://t.co/6zeH0oqduC— Bastian Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) March 25, 2022
No need to apologize, Bastian. Thanks for the support.
Is this why Italians prefer to say “in bocca al lupo” instead?
why is he apologizing. Jeesh.
What does he have to apologize for?
Everyone just relax.
Portugal is going to destroy Macedonia. They won’t even get a shot attempt. My prediction is….If Portugal stops making Rinaldo the center of the team….THEY WILL WIN THE CUP. Does anyone remember the EURO CUP in France.
Yea I remember the Euro in France. Game completely dominated by the French and a substitute scores on the first shot of the second half /OT. What are you remembering? Oh yea, Turkey doesn’t blow penalty shot and it’s a completely different game. I bet if Portugal makes the WC the don’t get out the group stage .