Bastian Schweinsteiger: Not happy with Nazi toy likeness

Footballer or Nazi toy? You decide

Normally when a manufacturer decides to make a likeness of a footballer, it’s a sort of homage. Something he can take pride in no matter how creepy it is to have a doll of yourself lurking about. This is definitely not the case for Manchester United’s Bastian Schweinsteiger.

A Chinese toy company has decided to add a Nazi soldier in its WWII collection. Not only does the ‘toy’ have more than a striking resemblance to Schweinsteiger, the toy company has only gone and called it “Bastian”.

Manchester United's Double Schwoop

Schmidfield duo

Although Manchester United have tried to get by for some time without an actual midfield, it appears the time has come to right the wrongs of their past.

Not only have they lured World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger from the tender bosom of Pep Guardiola, but Morgan Schneiderlin gave up his dreams of joining Tottenham to head north to join Louis van Gaal’s red army (other armies are available).

Manchester United seal deal for Bayern star

Why Schweinsteiger is finally joining the PL

Perennial Premier League target Bastian Schweinsteiger looks set to finally be making his way to England as he agrees a three-year deal with Manchester United.

Despite there being just a year left on Schweinsteiger’s contract, Bayern Munich are looking for a fee of approximately £14M for the 30 year old Germany midfielder.

Although Bayern had looked to extend the midfielder’s contract, he may suspect that Pep Guardiola would favour for a starting role and could have a fresh challenge at Manchester United with former boss Louis van Gaal.