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Ex-Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger reveals he has a passion for the ballet and opera

Bastian Schweinsteiger has outed himself as a cultured midfielder ... by revealing he enjoys going to the BALLET.

And the ex-Manchester United star said he also relaxes by watching operas and plays as well as visiting museums.

 Bastian Schweinsteiger has admitted to loving the ballet and opera
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Bastian Schweinsteiger has admitted to loving the ballet and operaCredit: Splash News

Former Bayern Munich and Germany legend Schweinsteiger now plays for MLS club Chicago Fire.

The 33-year-old, married to tennis star Ana Ivanovic, lifted the lid on his hobbies in an interview with Chicago magazine Michigan Avenue.

Asked to describe a perfect day in the US city, he said: "Wake around 7am, grab a coffee - obviously everything is with my wife.

"Have a walk to Navy Pier, have breakfast then take a bike ride.

 Bastian Schweinsteiger is married to tennis ace Ana Ivanovic
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Bastian Schweinsteiger is married to tennis ace Ana IvanovicCredit: AFP

"Maybe go to a museum, have a nap in the afternoon and then it depends - let's say watching an ice hockey game in the early evening - and then if there is any time to go to the opera.

"Because the opera, theatre, ballet, bring me down from the day. When the orchestra starts playing I relax.

"That's it. I'm not going out for parties."

Schweinsteiger ended a 20-month Old Trafford spell when joining Chicago in March.

 Bastian Schweinsteiger ended his horror spell at Man United in March
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Bastian Schweinsteiger ended his horror spell at Man United in MarchCredit: Getty

He made 35 United appearances, scoring twice.

The World Cup winner previously won a sackful of trophies with Bayern, including the Champions League and eight Bundesliga titles.

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 Bastian Schweinsteiger now plays for MLS side Chicago Fire
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Bastian Schweinsteiger now plays for MLS side Chicago FireCredit: USA Today Sports
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