
Bastian Schweinsteiger barely put a foot wrong in the first half of Germany's European Championship semifinal against France. Battling for position with Patrice Evra at a corner in first-half stoppage time of Thursday's match, Schweinsteiger's raised arm and hand made contact with the ball and referee Nicola Rizzoli pointed to the spot. The 31-year-old Germany captain could only look on as Antoine Griezmann calmly converted the spot kick with the last touch of the first half.
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