Reporter Asks Bastian Schweinsteiger If Chicago Fire Can Win the World Cup

New Chicago Fire midfielder and former Germany international Bastian Schweinsteiger sat through an embarrassing moment during a press conference on Wednesday, as a reporter asked him whether his addition could help the team win a World Cup.

Sportswriter Cristian Nyari couldn't believe it:

The former Bayern Munich and Manchester United star was confused by the question before the reporter―with a little help―changed the subject to an MLS Cup. The 32-year-old wouldn't guarantee any trophies, however.

As one might expect, the question led to plenty of hilarity among football fans on social media. Goal weighed in on the matter:

Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated had a theory:

Schweinsteiger is a World Cup winner, as he was part of the German team that took the title in Brazil in 2014. He also added two third-place medals to his impressive resume in 2006 and 2010. At Bayern, he won eight Bundesliga titles and one UEFA Champions League, too.

Fire fans can only hope he will bring that same level of success to the Windy City, as the team hasn't won an MLS Cup since 1998.