PHOTO: Bastian Schweinsteiger left bleeding after knock from Sergio Aguero
Michael Dalder / Reuters
The second half of extra time in the World Cup final saw Bastian Schweinsteiger leave the pitch momentarily after a punch from Sergio Aguero left a stream of blood rolling down his right cheek.
Schweinsteiger returned to the pitch almost immediately after some quick medical attention.
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