- He recently announced his retirement after Euro 2024
- He received his first red card after 15 years
- He won five Champions League titles with two clubs and one World Cup with Germany
Toni Kroos announced his retirement from professional football after the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament that will be held in Germany. At his age, Toni might have felt that he had reached the peak of his physical abilities and wanted to retire at the top.
The midfield has not only been successful at the club level but also internationally as he is a key player of the German national team. He declared his intention of hanging up his boots after the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament that will be held in Germany.
Toni retired from playing internationally after Euro 2020, a tournament that saw Germany get knocked out in the 16th round by England. He however declared his interest in playing for his country at the Euro 2024.
Even in his retirement, he will always be remembered for his club and international contribution including twinning the 2014 World Cup with Germany and winning five champions league titles, one with Bayern Much and four with Real Madrid.
He received his first red card after fifteen years in his career, during a La Liga match between Real Madrid and Girona, when he put down a Girona player in a foul to stop a counter-attack.
Toni Kross play style
He is regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time who dictates the pace of the game from a central position, ready for attacks and also has the ability to find teammates in tight spaces in a bid for opposing defenders.
Toni Kroos. Photo/Sportsnet
He also has a knack for curling in dangerous free kicks and whipping in crosses from corners, a strategy that adds another dimension into his skills leading to many goals for both his clubs and internationally.
Toni kroos break from international football
Toni retired from playing international football after the Euro 2020 where Germany was knocked out in the 16th round by England. The performance was met by criticism for his pay and he decided to focus on club football.
Since then, he dedicated his time to his career with Real Madrid where he is able to manage his workload and prioritize fitness for the demanding club season. Playing for Germany at the Euro 2024 could be of great significance to the midfielder.
First, it will be hosted by his country and as a patriotic player, he would want to contribute in a major tournament and potentially end his career on a high note in front of the German fans.
Since the last international tournament, it is also possible that the national team has picked and he would want to feel part of a conquering squad or he has unfinished business that makes him feel he missed the international experience.
His presence at the tournament will be a calming influence and a source of guidance for the young players in high-pressure situations, as well as a major boost for the entire team since he has a winning mentality.
Kroos retirement after Euro 2024
The midfielder recently announced that he will be retiring from his career after the Euro 2024 tournament, which will be held in Germany. This will mark the end of an illustrious career for his country and at the club level.
He has been a mainstay in Real Madrid for about one decade, winning numerous trophies including four Champions League and his play of style is so unique and undoubtedly one to be missed upon his retirement.
He is also valuable for his German national team, helping them win the 2014 World Cup and his retirement will leave a big void at the club and national level.
Significance of the Euro 2024 to Kroos
First, it will be hosted by his country and as a patriotic player, he would want to contribute in a major tournament and potentially end his career on a high note in front of the German fans.
Toni Kroos. Photo/Eurosport
Since the last international tournament, it is also possible that the national team has picked and he would want to feel part of a conquering squad or he has unfinished business that makes him feel he missed the international experience.
His presence at the tournament will be a calming influence and a source of guidance for the young players in high-pressure situations, as well as a major boost for the entire team since he has a winning mentality.
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