Toni Kroos

2024 - 7 - 5

Toni Kroos: The Bitter Farewell of a Football Legend

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Toni Kroos bids farewell to a glorious football career marked by highs and lows. Find out more about his dramatic exit and the respect shown by fans.

Toni Kroos, the iconic German midfielder, faced a bitter farewell as Spain's dramatic victory in the Euros not only knocked out Germany but also marked the end of Kroos' illustrious football career. After 17 years of top-tier performances, Kroos played his final game, departing the field as a Champions League winner but not achieving European Championship glory. Euro 2024 saw a spirited Spain knocking out co-hosts Germany in a heartbreaking quarter-final, where Kroos's dreams of a comeback were shattered.

On July 5, 2024, at 20:32, the football world bid goodbye to the German maestro, Toni Kroos. Despite the bitter exit, Kroos found positives in the defeat, highlighting the lessons learned and the moments cherished throughout his career. Spanish fans paid their respects to the Real Madrid legend as he left the pitch, acknowledging Kroos's contribution to the sport.

Toni Kroos's retirement marked the end of an era in German football, with the legendary midfielder leaving a lasting legacy. While his farewell was filled with disappointment, the resilience and professionalism displayed by Kroos throughout his career will forever be remembered. As Toni Kroos closes this chapter of his life, the footballing world celebrates his remarkable journey and the indelible impact he has had on the game.

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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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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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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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The best of Toni Kroos | UEFA EURO 2024 | SuperSport (SuperSport)

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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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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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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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Kroos' career ends in chaos as Germany can't intimidate Spain - ESPN (ESPN)

As Germany fell to Spain on Friday in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, Toni Kroos' career came to an end, but in the most unexpected way possible.

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

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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The best of Toni Kroos | UEFA EURO 2024 (SuperSport)

This might be due to regional or other restrictions. The best of Toni Kroos | UEFA EURO 2024. Toni Kroos Top All Actions of the Group A and 2023 ...

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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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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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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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Adidas pay tribute to Toni Kroos with incredible gesture after final ... (SPORTbible)

Adidas have announced that their 11pro range of football boots will be renamed in tribute to Toni Kroos. For many years, Kroos used the same pair of blue, ...

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Adidas renames 11pro boots after Toni Kroos following midfielder's ... (The Athletic)

Adidas has renamed its 11pro boots after Germany midfielder Toni Kroos. Kroos played what is set to be his final game in professional football on Friday ...

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Toni Kroos bids adieu to football: Here's a look at the German ... (Deccan Herald)

With Spain showing Euro 2024 hosts Germany the door in their quarter-final clash, the curtain drew on the legendary football career of midfield legend Toni ...

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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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'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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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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Real Madrid star equalled a Toni Kroos record with latest Euro 2024 ... (Yahoo Sports)

A head-turning statistic surrounding the latest efforts of a leading member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has on Saturday come to the ...

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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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Toni Kroos apologises for injuring 'great player' Pedri in Germany ... (Yahoo Sports)

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 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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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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