Just when it seemed Bastian Schweinsteiger had hit rock bottom after making out with his new girlfriend in public multiple times, the former German footballer managed to ignite even more controversy—seemingly on purpose.
On August 1, Schweinsteiger turned 41 and chose to mark the occasion by posting a photo on Instagram that many found distasteful and provocative. The image shows him grinning next to a homemade birthday cake that reads: “Happy Birthday Best Dad.” At first glance, it might seem harmless. But given the circumstances, the timing and message are raising eyebrows.