Toni Kroos

2024 - 7 - 5

Toni Kroos: The Epic Farewell of a Football Legend

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Heartbreak and drama as Toni Kroos bids goodbye to the football world after a shocking end to his Euro journey. Find out the juicy details here!

Toni Kroos, the renowned German midfielder, faced a bitter end to his illustrious career as Spain's victory in the Euros marked his final game after 17 years in the sport. With Dani Carvajal and Nacho playing pivotal roles in his exit, Kroos bid adieu in a dramatic fashion that left fans in awe. The match also saw Kroos tangling with FC Barcelona star Pedri in a memorable clash that ended in injury, adding more intensity to his farewell.

Despite his retirement, Toni Kroos left a lasting impact on the game, with his legacy as a Champions League winner forever etched in history. However, the elusive European Championship title eluded him, showcasing that even legends like Kroos don't always get their dream farewell. As he exits the stage, fans will remember him not just for his skill on the field but also for the controversies and challenges he faced during his final games.

In a memorable showdown between Spain and Germany, Toni Kroos faced the end of his career with mixed emotions, leaving a void in the football world that will be hard to fill. His clash with Pedri will be a moment etched in history, signifying the passing of the torch from one generation to the next. While the pain of defeat lingers, Kroos' departure marks the end of an era, reminding fans that even the brightest stars eventually fade away.

As the football world mourns the departure of Toni Kroos, his legacy as a dominant force in midfield will live on. The impact he made on the game, his fierce competitiveness, and unwavering dedication to his craft will be remembered for years to come. Despite the heartbreaking end to his Euro journey, Kroos' influence transcends the sport, leaving a lasting imprint on all who had the privilege of witnessing his brilliance.

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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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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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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 '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 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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Spain vs Germany: Toni Kroos retirement ends in pain as host are ... (Pulse Nigeria)

Spain sealed a semi-final slot after defeating the host country Germany in extra time following their 90-minute draw.

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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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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: 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: 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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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 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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Barcelona Target Gives A Fitting Tribute To Toni Kroos Following ... (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)

Following Germany's heartbreaking exit from Euro 2024 with a 1-2 defeat to Spain, Joshua Kimmich delivered a poignant speech in the dressing room, ...

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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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'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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Euro 2024: Toni Kroos pens emotional message as he suffers defeat ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

Following their exit from the 2024 European championships, Germany legend Toni Kroos penned an emotional message to their supporters. The host nation was.

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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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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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