Toni Kroos Announces Retirement from Football Following Germany’s Departure from Euro 2024 at the Hands of Spain
Toni Kroos has officially announced his retirement from professional football. The iconic midfielder, celebrated for his time with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, departs with an impressive array of medals, although a European Championship victory eludes his collection.
Despite Mikel Merino’s decisive late goal that ousted host nation Germany from Euro 2024 in the quarter-finals, Kroos remains hopeful for the future.
Legendary midfielder Toni Kroos lauded his German teammates after playing his final match in professional football.
Spain’s 2-1 extra-time win over the Euro 2024 host in the quarter-final brought the curtain down on a glittering career for the Real Madrid stalwart.
Kroos had previously announced his retirement from the sport after the 2023/24 season, having just won a UEFA Champions League and La Liga double with Los Blancos.
Kroos racked up awards and trophies in his 17-year senior career, including three Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich and four with Real Madrid.
The metronomic midfielder leaves football with six Champions League triumphs and a World Cup winners medal.
The Sniper had wanted to leave the pitch in grand style as he wished to win the Euro 2024 ongoing tournament in Germany.
What a career he has had and what a wonderful way to bring it to an end
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Samuel Adjei
