World Cup 2014: Bloodied Bastian Schweinsteiger lives up to his 'Chosen One' tag as Germany beat Argentina, The Independent

Midfield star was left in blood but was excellent in the final

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 13th July, 2014. Injured Bastian

2014 World Cup final: Germany beats Argentina for fourth title

World Cup 2014: Bastian Schweinsteiger's final - in pictures

World Cup 2014: Bastian Schweinsteiger's final - in pictures

World Cup 2014: Bastian Schweinsteiger's final - in pictures

Bastian Schweinsteiger lives up to 'Chosen One' tag as Germany

Gave his blood too

Now or never – DW – 07/08/2014

World Cup 2014: Bastian Schweinsteiger's final - in pictures

Bastian Schweinsteiger: archetypal nearly man now the toast of