New hobbies after retirement: Germany's André Schürrle ventures half-naked into the snow
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Former Germany international and 2014 World Cup champion André Schürrle has embraced extreme challenges since retiring from professional football. The ex-player now takes on activities like climbing mountains half-naked in sub-zero temperatures, sharing his adventures on Instagram.
Recently, Schürrle posted photos and videos showing him and his friends scaling a mountain in a snowstorm. Clad only in shorts, shoes, gloves, and hats, the group braved the harsh elements without warm clothing.
"Look at us!! What a day! Pushed through the absolute limit!! With my brothers!! The coldest I have ever been! Discomfort! Pain! Suffer! Growth!" Schürrle captioned his post.
The German has long been involved in such practices, testing the boundaries of his physical and mental endurance. Through these exercises, Schürrle has discovered a newfound strength, realizing his body is capable of far more than he previously thought.
Schürrle, who played for clubs like Borussia Dortmund, Wolfsburg, and Chelsea during his career, has found a new passion in pushing himself to the extremes of human capability.
