(FILES) This file photo taken on April 26, 2016 shows Bayern Munich's midfielder Philipp Lahm speaking during a press conference at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid on the eve of their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match Club Atletico de Madrid vs Bayern Munich.
Germany's World Cup winning captain Philipp Lahm confirmed on February 08, 2017, he will retire at the end of the season and leave Bayern Munich, having rejected a role as sports director. / AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANOJAVIER SORIANOAFP