Toni Kroo’s emotional farewell after retirement was confirmed After elimination at Euro 2024 on Friday.
After Germany’s quarter-final exit from UEFA Euro 2024, Toni Kroos announced his emotional farewell to football. The veteran midfielder, who earlier this year declared this season would be his last, ended his illustrious career with UEFA Champions League and La Liga triumphs for Real Madrid.
Despite initially retiring from international Football, Toni Kroos was persuaded by Julian Nagelsmann to rejoin Germany for the European Championship hosted on home soil. However, their campaign ended with a 2-1 extra-time defeat to Spain on Friday.
Toni Kroos, 34, shared his heartfelt goodbye on Instagram on Sunday, reflecting on his 17-year career.
“So that’s it. But before I take a break and at least try to realize what happened over the last 17 years, I don’t want to miss the opportunity to say thank you to everyone for accepting me as how and who I am,” Toni Kroos wrote on social media.
“Thanks to all my fans around the world for your unconditional support. Thanks to all my clubs and coaches for believing in me. Thanks to all my teammates for making me feel welcome anytime.
“Thanks to my friends for always being honest with me no matter how successful I became. Thanks to my agents who became friends. Thanks to my parents for the best possible preparation to realize my dream.
“Thanks to my brother for always being my number one fan. Thanks to my kids for being my biggest motivation to bring the best out of me – nothing better to see your kids being proud of daddy.
“Thanks to my beautiful wife for being you. Never change. This success wouldn’t have been possible without you. It’s ours!
“And last but not least: Thank you football! You beautiful game. And… you’re welcome! Over and out.”
Having defeated Germany in the last eight, Spain faces France in the semi-finals on Tuesday, a day before the Netherlands meet England for a place in the final on July 14.
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