Toni Kroos

2024 - 7 - 5

Toni Kroos: From Bitter Farewell to Positive Perspective

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Discover the dramatic end of Toni Kroos' football career and the silver lining he found in defeat against Spain in Euro 2024.

Toni Kroos experienced a bitter farewell as Spain's victory in extra time signaled the end of his illustrious career. The German midfielder, known for his skill and leadership, bid adieu to the football world after 17 years of top-level performance. His clash with Dani Carvajal and Nacho not only ended his journey but also left a mark on young talents like Pedri.

In a shocking turn of events, Kroos's challenge on FC Barcelona star Pedri during Euro 2024 quarterfinals raised eyebrows. Despite the unfortunate injury caused, Kroos remains a legendary figure in German and Real Madrid football history. His retirement after Euro 2024 is seen as a decision made with wisdom and grace, acknowledging the inevitable end of an era.

While Kroos missed out on a dream farewell in the European Championship, he will forever be remembered as a Champions League winner. Despite the emotional rollercoaster of retiring from international football, Kroos's legacy as a giant in the midfield remains unshaken. Fans and fellow players alike pay homage to his remarkable career and contributions to the beautiful game.

In retrospect, Kroos's impact on young talents like Pedri, the controversies around his challenges, and his resilient spirit in facing defeats have cemented his place in football history. Despite the bitter farewell, Kroos's journey from the center circle to retirement stands as a testament to dedication, skill, and unwavering passion for the sport.

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Bitter Farewell for Toni Kroos (beIN SPORTS USA)

Spain's dramatic extra-time victory knocked out Germany in the Euros and simultaneously marked the end of a German midfielder's football career.

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Dani Carvajal sent off as Spain end Germany's Euros and Toni ... (Managing Madrid)

The result also means that Dani Carvajal and Nacho have brought an end to the career of Toni Kroos, who has now played his final game after 17 years of top ...

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Kroos Shockingly Ends FC Barcelona Star Pedri's Euros In Real ... (Forbes)

Germany and Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos injured FC Barcelona and Spain star Pedri with a horror challenge early in the two countries' Euros quarterfinal ...

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Why Toni Kroos is retiring after Euro 2024 as Germany legend ... (talkSPORT.com)

Germany legend Toni Kroos will hope to complete the ultimate farewell to the game when he hangs up his boots after Euro 2024.The legendary midfielder&.

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Sorry Toni Kroos – even legends don't always get their dream farewell (The Independent)

The iconic midfielder retires as a Champions League winner – but not a European Championship one.

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Nightmare for Pedri as Barcelona star is forced off injured at Euro ... (Barca Blaugranes)

The midfielder was named in the starting XI but went off in the opening 10 minutes after a really poor challenge from Toni Kroos. The Real Madrid midfielder ...

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Toni Kroos left 'crushed' in centre circle as Germany legend's ... (The Sun)

TONI KROOS admitted himself that to retire off the back of Champions League AND Euros glory would be far too “cheesy” to be considered plausible.A.

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Fans claim it's the 'same old story with English referees' after Toni ... (Daily Mail)

Taylor's performance came into the spotlight early in the match after opting against booking Toni Kroos for a foul on Pedri in the fifth minute, ...

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Toni Kroos 'ends Pedri's Euro 2024' with awful challenge which he ... (SPORTbible)

The latter can certainly be said of German midfielder Toni Kroos, who slammed into Spain youngster with a heavy challenge less than four minutes into the match.

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Toni Kroos: I would not have returned to German national team if I ... (Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am)

The veteran midfielder explained why he returned to the national squad after a long break…

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Euro 2024: Toni Kroos' comeback spoilt as Spain knockout hosts ... (India Today)

Euro 2024: Spirited Spain knocked out co hosts Germany in the quarter-final of Euro 2024 on Friday, 5 July. Playing a knife-edge game, Spain scored in the ...

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Toni Kroos: Germany Euro 2024 dream 'shattered' by Spain - ESPN (ESPN)

Toni Kroos said Spain "shattered" Germany's dream of a home Euro 2024 triumph after Mikel Merino's 119th minute goal eliminated the hosts and ended the ...

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Toni Kroos: the farewell of a giant in the most painful game of his life (MARCA.com)

On July 5, 2024 at 20:32, Toni Kroos bid farewell to the football world. The German maestro, in a decision jointly made with Spain, concluded his ...

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Toni Kroos picks positives from bitter farewell vs Spain: The exit ... (India Today)

Euro 2024: German star-midfielder Toni Kroos explained that there were a lot of positives to take away from the side's last-minute loss to Spain in their ...

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What Spain fans did as Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos left the pitch ... (SPORTbible)

Spanish fans paid their respect to the Real Madrid legend as Germany was knocked out of Euro 2024 by Spain.

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Toni Kroos: “We can all be proud because we were able to give ... (Bavarian Football Works)

Speaking after Germany's desperately disappointing yet utterly enthralling loss to Spain in the 2024 European Championship, Toni Kroos acknowledged the ...

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Retiring Toni Kroos Hopeful Despite Germany's 'Bitter' Euro 2024 Exit (NDTVSports.com)

Retiring Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said he was optimistic for the team's future despite their "bitter" Euro 2024 exit after a 2-1 quarter-final loss to ...

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Toni Kroos retires from football after Germany exit Euro 2024 at ... (Eurosport.com)

Toni Kroos has officially retired from football. The legendary Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder leaves with a glittering medal collection, ...

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'The Roger Federer of football' - Toni Kroos' perfectly-timed ... (Goal.com)

Former Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has been described as the Roger Federer of football, and his perfectly-timed retirement shows precisely ...

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'F*ck yeah!' - Toni Kroos reflects on return to Germany set-up after ... (Goal.com)

Toni Kroos came away with a positive perspective about Germany's Euro 2024 campaign despite his playing career ending in heartbreak against Spain.

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'F*ck yeah!' - Toni Kroos reflects on return to Germany set-up after ... (Goal.com)

Toni Kroos came away with a positive perspective about Germany's Euro 2024 campaign despite his playing career ending in heartbreak against Spain.

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Spain's Pedri ruled out of Euro 2024 after Toni Kroos tackle - ESPN (ESPN)

Germany's Toni Kroos has apologised to Pedri after the Spain midfielder was ruled out of the rest of Euro 2024 with a knee injury.

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Euro 2024: Toni Kroos apologises for injuring 'great player' Pedri in ... (The Independent)

Pedri was withdrawn in the first few minutes of Spain's Euro 2024 win over Germany, after a foul by Kroos in the latter's final ever match.

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Toni Kroos sends message to Barcelona's Pedri after Spain star's ... (Barca Blaugranes)

Toni Kroos has broken his silence on his tackle on Pedri and insisted he did not intend to hurt the Barcelona star during Germany's quarter-final tie with ...

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Euro 2024: Toni Kroos pens emotional statement after Germany's ... (Sports Mole)

Toni Kroos says that he is 'glad' he returned to international duty with Germany before retiring from professional football. : football real madrid euro ...

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'F*ck yeah!' - Toni Kroos reflects on return to Germany set-up after ... (Goal.com)

Toni Kroos came away with a positive perspective about Germany's Euro 2024 campaign despite his playing career ending in heartbreak against Spain.

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Toni Kroos immortalised! adidas rename 11pro boot line following ... (Goal.com)

Adidas has renamed its 11pro boot line in honour of Toni Kroos following the Germany and Real Madrid icon's retirement from football.

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Toni Kroos immortalised! adidas rename 11pro boot line following ... (Goal.com)

Adidas has renamed its 11pro boot line in honour of Toni Kroos following the Germany and Real Madrid icon's retirement from football.

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Toni Kroos issues apology to 'great player' Pedri after injuring him at ... (Yahoo News)

Last night's UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinal tie between Spain and France turned into a personal nightmare for Barcelona midfield sensation Pedri.

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'The Roger Federer of football' - Toni Kroos' perfectly-timed ... (Goal.com)

Former Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has been described as the Roger Federer of football, and his perfectly-timed retirement shows precisely ...

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