Toni Kroos to RETIRE after EURO 2024 👀 ESPN FC reflects on his career

Shaka Hislop, Craig Burley and Frank Leboeuf joined ESPN FC to reflect on the career of Toni Kroos, who announced he will retire after EURO 2024.
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[@sbusisobrian841]

I'll miss that switch of the ball from left to right to Carvajal😢

[@lulamabowdenmagwa6803]

When i think about those switches to Carvajal 🥹

[@sbusisobrian841]

@@lulamabowdenmagwa6803 we'll definitely miss those they were nearly close to perfection 👌

[@bo0gi3]

great things always happened

[@MoitaHotngam]

Really... We gonna miss the long passes. 😢 from side to side.

[@timberhoff]

I will miss that toni kroos shuffle and a long pass to the right wing

[@Joswag]

His worst passing accuracy in his Madrid tenure was 92 percent A legend of the game

[@josephajibowo-wp2rw]

Safe passers should have 100 percent accuracy. How many assists from open play does he have?

[@madridista01231]

He has plenty of assist. Go troll elsewhere. No one has 100% pass rate

[@rohithraman6488]

@@josephajibowo-wp2rw What midfielder has 100 percent pass accuracy in one whole season? Saying safe passers should have 100 percent accuracy every season, that's not how football works

[@adtastic1533]

He's not a legend of the game. Obviously a top level pro, but never close to the best player on his team, let alone an all time great. I could name 20 midfielders better than him that don't have his trophy cabinet.

[@cameronpeterson5961]

Go ahead then, name 20 better midfielders.

[@mustypharian]

He is not fed up. He is just a very principled man.

[@lexkanyima2195]

He knows that he could not be further for 3 years at that point to left out.

[@chitranshuswami2957]

Exactly. He just doesn't want to be on the bench and with the new talent he probably saw that coming. And he wanna end at high. Such an L take by Frank honestly

[@mustypharian]

@@chitranshuswami2957 His stance/comments on playing in Saudi Arabia last year. Amongst other things show the mindset of this man. It’s never about money.

[@chitranshuswami2957]

Yeah. Cryuff, Xavi, Pep, every playet to have played almost has no bad words about him. I see some fans underrating him. I was trying to figure out why. I think it's because he doesn't do take ons as much and that entertainment factor of dribbling. But he does his job so wonderfully. With precision. Every Real Madrid fan realises the void this is. Toni Kroos is often like salt in a dish I feel. When the dish is great, people don't praise it above other ingredients, but when it's not there you immediately notice what's missing! Such a legend. With Modric staying, I was hoping to go to Bernabeu to watch these two. Sadly, I won't be able to see Toni live 😢

[@janekmundt579]

He said he wants to have more time for his son. I think he'll finally enjoy his retirement. He already has a podcast that’s quite popular, and Tbf he was probably financially secure by 27 and still kept playing.

[@SergioRPerez]

Retiring while you are still playing at such high level is something to admire. Real Madrid and football will always remember him.

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

Bayern forgot him

[@luvadougla]

​@@tyronevaldez-kruger5313 the streets won't forget him though

[@Fokiii]

iniesta got slathered for doing the exact same

[@teza1383]

@@FokiiiIniesta went to Japan & basically tarnished his career/reputation.

[@A_r78]

@@tyronevaldez-kruger5313 He owns Bayern

[@yulanluo9980]

Kroos will forever be a Real Madrid legend, one of the best of his generation

[@militaryjunkie6207]

It’s true but benzema is better because he won ball’dor. Ball’dor means your the best. Inter Miami is the best because Messi plays for them because Messi won World Cup. Ronaldo is the best in the world because he won the best defender of the year in 2007

[@OhneGewehr-ei1iz]

He is a personification of Real Madrid. Maybe even THE personification of Real Madrid of the modern time. Not only a legend

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

​@@militaryjunkie6207 Greetings from Earth to Messi fans on planet Messi in the Messi universe.

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

​@@militaryjunkie6207 and I hope all Messi galaxies with all Messi stars and moons have solid Messi gravity as well

[@thetruth4654]

@@militaryjunkie6207 Ballon d`ors have a massive attackers bias, and honestly Kroos deserved a ballon d`or over Modric. Kroos has won absolutely everything at club level and he even won a world cup with Germany. Cruyff also said that Kroos should have won a ballon d`or.

[@atifsaeed7917]

First Player after Zidane to retire at Real Madrid! Greatness follows Greatness!

[@renjithrajendran5966]

Hazard😁😁😁

[@NGA-GHOST]

​@renjithrajendran5966 we don't say that name.

[@Ramkeev]

Technically hazard retired after terminating his contract with RM

[@juliansalem9726]

Arbeloa?

[@luciiiidnightmares]

​@@juliansalem9726 west ham

[@robertmarginean164]

I don't know why they're talking about this situation as if Kroos's only options was go to a less competitive league or retire. He was offered a new contract at Madrid, Ancelotti was very eager to keep him, his relationship with the club was amazing, if he didn't retire, he would have continued at Madrid for another season

[@workingonmyself]

I don’t think that’s the point they’re making. They already said that he was at still very good. I think the point about the lower leagues was about how other players never want to leave football. That was not about Kroos.

[@harshalgawai746]

​@@workingonmyselfThey haven't talked about how he's among the best midfielders ever.

[@minorblessing]

hes a millionaire with all those trophies he can retire whenever

[@rohithraman6488]

Toni Kroos' CV is insane: - 1x World Cup - 3x Bundesliga - 4x La Liga - 5x UCL - 6x Club World Cup - 5x UCL Team of the Season - 3x FIFPRO World XI - 3x UEFA TOTY - World Cup Team of the Tournament 2014 - Euro Team of the Tournament 2016

[@senanur1983]

Will be 6x UCL when he retires. Hala Madrid 🤍🤍

[@EthanCruise]

The serial winner.

[@Mecofmecs]

92% being his worst passing season…him and modric wipe any midfielder. Cry about it.

[@ThomasSamoth-ls8ed]

Probably best German player in 2018 too. With one of the best free kick goals ever. Most likely one of the few German players who were actually trying

[@sunitapokhriyal6519]

His whole career been his prime

[@10LEOSTIANO_RONESSI7]

Let's be real , Trophy achievements wise , this man clears Modric , Iniesta , KDB , Maradona , Xavi , Pirlo , Kaka , Ozil , Muller , Scholes , Gerrard and Lampard. Also better in Passings too... One of the very few talents. THANK YOU GERMAN SNIPER 👏

[@tredaviousbowser7931]

I have him tied with Modric. Toni might have a WC, but Modric winning the Balon d’Or and making it to the wc semi with Croatia is an incredible achievement

[@RickEYI]

@@tredaviousbowser7931 to the WC final also with Croatia, that is an amazing feat.

[@alexandrenabais6053]

he most certainly, does not...cringe meatriding

[@josephajibowo-wp2rw]

Better than passing sideways, and sideways? 😅

[@cameronpeterson5961]

True, but Kroos has a treble and a WC win while being probably the best player for his country as well. Trophy wise he clears Modric

[@PassiveIZ]

His career passing accurracy at Real Madrid is 94% 🤯🤯🤯 31769 / 33911 passes completed

[@lemmahmdodana5301]

This is how we look at football now?

[@88kunj]

​@@lemmahmdodana5301You should avoid looking at football altogether

[@Photosoflife]

Fantastic player. It would awesome to see him end his career winning the Euro’s at home in Germany.

[@EthanCruise]

And even with the Champions League as well.

[@dvbrgnm2707]

​@@EthanCruiseno thats to much

[@VARcelona8-2]

ballon d'or if he does to wrap it all up

[@Razor-fv2tv]

@@VARcelona8-2 We all know how this election works. What counts is not your performance for the team. The only thing that counts is how many goals you scored. There are a few exceptions but they just prove the rule. Without this rule, players like Xavi, Kroos, Inesta and Müller would have deserved this trophy.

[@ERICTENHAG56]

Pls Germany come back in form and in this tournament

[@AlexM-mi7kt]

I have never seen a player like Kroos. He makes difficult things look easy. He was the king on the pitch. At first glance he doesn't do much, but if you look, he controls everything

[@josephajibowo-wp2rw]

Controls what?

[@BC-mj7gj]

If you have never seen a player like Kroos then you started watching football maybe after the pandemic 😂😂😂

[@biglebowski5737]

@@josephajibowo-wp2rw Everything!! Can you read?

[@beardedentity]

​@BC-mj7gj hey..go easy on him..he's just 10 ffs

[@perezchizzy8500]

@@BC-mj7gjhow dump can you be? Call me a single player like Toni Kroos with pass and shooting technique. Barca dogs

[@edguinmanuel1385]

Top 5 CM of all time! You don’t dominate Europe, win a treble, world cup, league titles like him while being an integral part of all those title winning teams without being a 🐐! Thank You for everything Kroos, he truly broke Madridistas hearts today but we understand🤍!

[@Thelivecoach]

Madridistas so desperate to call their players a GOAT. The term literally implies there is only one, and - grab your tissues - it will forever be Messi, the greatest player to ever walk the pitch. However, that doesn't change the fact Kroos is definitely one of the better players of the game though, magnificent. No doubt one of the better footballers to ever play the sport who ruined his career by going to a club that can't win trophies without buying them smh, but not an overall legend by miles

[@emilio4968]

Cules so desperate to stole nicknames from basket. There 9s only one Goat, there is only one DreamTeam. And none of them are related to Barça

[@Thelivecoach]

@@emilio4968Perhaps you should try to use correct spelling and grammar before you attempt to comment. Maybe VAR and La Liga referees/Tebas can help you with that too?

[@blahballstudios110]

@@Thelivecoachwho called Kroos a goat, he said that he was a legend.

[@officialmalidon]

keep going, I’ll stop you when you start lying 🐐

[@IceMoonie]

The way he hit a ball with force so pure every single time with either foot was incredible to see.

[@militaryjunkie6207]

Ronaldo and Messi does it better because they actually run faster then kroos. No hate but Mbappe is faster then Giroud because Mbappe actually won the 2090 World Cup

[@asweenter1142]

I hate the fact that this is such a lazy take. Kroos has been so clear about his plans and how he sees life post football. A quick google and some podcast episodes would have given y’all much more depth. Kroos loved the game but never wanted to be one of those guys in the bench or in a lower level team. He can’t deal with incompetence and he demands so much from himself and everyone around him. For those that know he literally stopped with the German team because of how bad the coaching and level was, and prolonged time with family and Madrid. Now he’s going to retire a legend , he just opened his football academy for boys and girls in Madrid. Clearly Kroos has a well established path post playing days.

[@tk80mufa5]

Great comment ! 👍

[@karannegi7199]

Casemiro went from playing alongside Kroos and Modric---to McTominay and Bruno Fernandes. LOL.

[@deathfromabove4605]

And you are still a beggar

[@TakeHome-hi1yo]

And Bruno out shone him Verdict: Bruno>>>>>kroos

[@ojodivinepeace596]

​@@TakeHome-hi1yo wow, are you really this stupid 😒

[@zzxxx-ql6mk]

😂😂​@@TakeHome-hi1yo

[@user-op6kt8pg9y]

​@@TakeHome-hi1yojust say you don't watch football

[@xavierkoenders2389]

Kroos stand for King of passes

[@crazyrobot10]

I will always remember breaking the sound barrier at my television when he scored that free kick vs Sweden in the World Cup. Cheers Kroos for all the memories

[@rickblaine7036]

Unforgettable moment.

[@renjithrajendran5966]

He is a true legend.. Trust me he will come back as a manager and gonna rock football again.. He will be another xabi Alonso

[@noobgamer8767]

You talking like alonso won 4 ucl already why you don’t say pep , pep played football

[@Chip_Fuse]

​@@noobgamer8767 before getting to Pep, he'll have to talk about Ancelotti then. 6 UCLs already with 2 as a player, and another final in 2 weeks. And then again, he was talking about Kroos and Xabi Alonso.

[@bastianzeynep4281]

Lol no. He said in an interview that he was not interested in managing a football club. Modric will be.

[@peterhammer6915]

I dont think Kroos will be a manager. He will enjoy his family life.

[@joelmaloba9472]

Our GOAT, Toni Kroos. RESPECT ! 🥇🏆🙌

[@MrKaravaj]

One of the best midfielders ever /Liverpool fan

[@superdzb]

No you're a Barca fan stop capping

[@mantaminer6669]

​@@superdzbThat's stupidly random??? How would you know???

[@lamin1825]

There’s more to life than football. Football is a part of life.

[@zentoniozazz8188]

The BEST midfielder of all time. NOBODY comes close to the greatness of Toni Kroos. Won the world cup dominating midfield and Champions League with both Bayern München and 4(!!) times with Real Madrid and he has 1 final left. He is clear of every midfielder we have seen

[@MirkoS1995]

Don’t agree. One of the best careers we can say, even if debatable since he left national team for some years.. But greatest midfielder ever? Very courageous statement. One of the all time greats for sure. In some aspects underrated. So what can we say for example about Modric? Does he have a worst career than Kroos? Is he a worse player? Don’t think so.

[@samizayn5666]

Not even the best midfielder of his own team. That is Modric haha!!!

[@loltroll142]

@@samizayn5666Naah kroos > modric there is a reason Ancelotti always start him instead of modric

[@neilcoles1780]

He's a legend but you can throw in a dozen names to compare so can't make the GOAT claim. As pointed out even his team mate Modric might be viewed ahead of him

[@stephcarlofc]

Iniesta and Zidane were better midfielders

[@masauso100]

This is a sad day, I feel Toni still had a lot to offer to our beautiful game

[@glitchinthematrix3559]

"He has an opinion I have an idea" lmao savage, I'm stealing this...

[@MRTRI1986]

Hearing Toni speak, I see a future of a manager for him, his game analysis and maturity is always classy.

[@josephajibowo-wp2rw]

Actually, his comments ans mannerisms comes off as a bit of a snub. Almost too clever for himself when he speaks. Wouldn't want him in my club.

[@JR-sj1jz]

I doubt so. Too blunt for me. Works well as a player and even as a pundit. But not so much as a manager. You need people skills to be successful as a manager. Even the toughest managers had some element of that.

[@FullstackDeveloper-hh9jw]

@@JR-sj1jz He is German, will instantly have success in that environment. Germans don't need a message to be wrapped in giftwrapper. Also, having played under two of the best man-managers in history in Zizou and Carlo, he will likely have no issues adopting messages to players.

[@JR-sj1jz]

@FullstackDeveloper-hh9jw and how has the German national team performed in the last 6 or so years? There's reason why they have had 3 managers in almost as many years. Quite a few have also been coached by Zizou and Carlo so that doesn't make him unique in that aspect. Like I said, people skills are needed at that level. Lot's of brilliant minds out there who fail as managers.

[@desmondachocky537]

And what makes u think he doesn't have people's skills??At this point u are just yapping nonsense by jumping into pre-mature conclusions.

[@mwambachembeya]

There's no copies of Toni Kroos. Not even a bad copy.

[@BC-mj7gj]

I am still coping with football with guys like Zidane, Pablo Aimar, Riquelme, Xavi, Iniesta, Pirlo, Scholes, Frings, Ballack, Seedorf, Bastian, Kaka all retired and now Kroos. Feels to me like football is slowly dying because most of the youngsters and midfielders we are considering to be the best now would all be average players back in the days.

[@talinite5916]

I‘m also a nostalgia junkie. I think there’s definitely differences in the way and the reasons the game is played today that have led to everything feeling a bit less magic. But undoubtedly there is still young talent that will be deserving of the torch.

[@niclaswenzel8689]

many people had the same feelings about the guys you mentioned, after guys like Maradona, Matthäus, Gullit, Gascoigne etc. retired.

[@dior-pe3he]

seeing Kroos leave is the hardest thing to accept as madridista no long pass to mbappe wish he stayed 1 more season so we could see him in ucl germany final maybe

[@janekmundt579]

There is a player that in the long run could fill his role perfectly looking at his stats. In two seasons or so… He’s Swiss btw

[@chinitopogi7511]

The video of Real Madrid to Toni Kroos that will make you cry, tears dried. Danke German Sniper and what a player. Brilliant measured and calculated passes. It is highly recommended and a MUST for Real Madrid management, board of directors, coaching staff, people working in their club who are involved on the transfer-market to permanently sell who are currently out on loan to play for another football club, do not offer a loan with buy back clause or with a number or percentage rights, recall or return players that are currently on-loan by another football club to play for Real Madrid, ageing ((28) years old and above), inconsistent (due to limited playing time, never have played and always on the bench, poor defensively, not performing well) regardless of age, injury prone, those who are not comfortable playing in different position, that MUST happen on or before July 2027. We are referring to Modric, Kroos, José Ignacio Fernández Iglesias "Nacho", José Luis Mato Sanmartín "Joselu", Vasquez, Daniel Carvajal Ramos "Dani Carvajal", Courtois, Alaba, Rudiger, Arrizabalaga, Mendy, Daniel Ceballos Fernández "Dani Ceballos" Jesús Vallejo Lázaro "Jesus Vallejo", Francisco José García Torres "Fran Garcia", Diaz, Juan Miguel Latasa Fernández "Juanmi Latasa", Reinier Jesus Carvalho "Reinier", Rafael Marín Zamora "Rafa Marin", Nicolás "Nico" Paz Martínez, & Guler. Once they get sold these are the players should be sign based on their positions on or before July 2027. Right Back: Jesus Fortea, Malo Gusto, Pedro Lima Left Back: Alphonso Davies, Miguel Gutierrez Centre Back: William Saliba, Leny Yoro, Dean Huijsen Main Striker: Kylian Mbappe Lastly Real Madrid must never offer a contract to these players for a RIGHT BACK position, that are inconsistent regardless of age, poor defensively, has disadvantage of height and strength (lacks muscles), proven already that unable to stop wingers/strikers in different leagues, injury-prone, has beyond 60 million euro's transfer-market value, and ageing 27 years old and above, and turning 27 years old and above on year 2027. We are referring to Darmian, Walker, Trippier, Di Lorenzo, Cancelo, Dumfries, Calabria, White, Mazraoui, Wan-Bissaka, Alexander-Arnold, Hakimi, Tomiyasu, Royal, Dalot, Porro, James, Boey, Frimpong, Couto, Livramento, Terracciano, Bradley, Sanchez, Lewis, Fresneda and Gray.

[@ShakibHasan-nu7gc]

My Goat midfielder 🐐🤍

[@wmp3346]

No but was an outstanding player and athlete ⚽️

[@MikeNoMichael]

@@wmp3346that person said their goat not “the” or “yours”.

[@juanaragon1570]

​@@wmp3346there is no argument to say the opposite, simply the best, not even the varca trio is better than him. And soon he will have another champions league 😉

[@ShakibHasan-nu7gc]

@@wmp3346 that guy is on his way to win his 6th ucl, 1 world cup, 6 club world cup, his passing accuracy is unmatched in both short passes and long passes. Only because he isn't a PR player that's why people underestimates him but if I was a manager first player i would take in my midfield is kroos, he is only one piece in this world and definitely he is on the goat category and specially for me

[@ShakibHasan-nu7gc]

@@juanaragon1570 literally Toni kroos's boots will have more European trophies than whole Barca history lol

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

Toni has always been clear that he wants to end his career at Madrid and at the highest level of performance he can give. So the retirement part is not shocking, the fact that he chose this year to retire and not next year comes as a shock. He has showed one of his bets forms this season and Real Madrid still wanted to keep him.

[@roberthart6117]

Seeing all these players retire that you grow up watching just hits different...😔

[@itjalal]

Only the Euro left for him to complete football LEGEND

[@tobaepebinuade5830]

Toni Kroos is a midfield maestro one of the best number 8s we’ve ever seen. Imagine tell your kids that a guy who wasn’t the most skillful fastest or strongest player dominated football and won almost everything for club and country. He’s a serial winner and has won trophies consistently whether it’s with Real Madrid Bayern Munich or the Germany national team and his trophy cabinet many players dream of having it. He was part of a Bayern Munich team that won the treble in the 2012-13 season, he helped Germany win the World Cup in 2014 and while at Real Madrid everyone talks about Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale as players who are pivotal in them conquering European football, Kroos helped them win many champions league titles. His style of play catches the eye. He’s not known for his dribbling or skills, he’s a deep lying playmaker who impacts the game in unparalleled ways. He’s never been a flashy player but the way he plays is just something else. He understands the basic components of football and that’s because he’s so intelligent has that ice cold composure and technique, very good on the ball and has an unlimited range of passing that many players cannot replicate. Even though it seems like he’s always playing sideways passes, at least every time he passes the ball and has possession, he always make the right decision, you can’t say that about a lot of midfielders who have better numbers than him. One of the biggest problems in modern football is people who only obsess over stats as the only thing that fans care about is goals and assists nothing else. In my opinion, we need to move beyond this whole “stat driven culture” and appreciate players who influence the game like Kroos does even if his stats weren’t always dominate. Real Madrid is going to miss him a lot simply because he’s a special player who is irreplaceable in his own way.

[@Swishmb]

The news broke my heart.. I was expecting Modric but Toni?

[@JohnUSA7]

From all Madridistas in the world a huge thank you Toni for all your fantastic and amazing contributions to the best football (soccer) team in the world. You will always be remembered as a titan mid-fielder at Real Madrid and the best in the world. We are very lucky to have you to play for us since you joined us in 2014 and you blessed us with an amazing and very enjoyable 10 year run of amazing victories and many championships. From the bottom of our hearts we wish you all the best to you and your family. You will always be in our hearts and we hope and wish that you will change your mind and play for us for another year as we still need you Toni. You are just great. You are still young Toni, just 34. So please come back.......just for one more year. Luka Modric is waiting for you to join him next season. We all are going to miss you ..... a lot. Very amazingly .... your last match with Real Madrid is going to be the UEFA Championship Final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium in London on June 1st. All Madridistas hope and wish that you will help us win our 15th silver trophy. It will be a very appropriate final match sendoff to a super player. HALA MADRID

[@user-di3xq2ff8e]

Toni should be on the top 5 ballon d’or this year

[@luiki4189]

Seeing how more emotional and passionate he’s been this year explains it all. He knew this would be his last year playing

[@CobraPro-oq5ed]

Heartbroken by this a Real Madrid legend

[@jameskannan9005]

Toni Kroos is humble and don't talk much, like Sergio Busquets, with calm, he went on to become world champion and club icon.

[@awesome1ru]

11:26 Lmfao even Dan was surprised that everyone was nice 😂

[@EthanCruise]

The greatest midfielder ever. I wish he had stayed at Bayern. He was so successful at Real Madrid. I am glad he was with us in 2014 to win the World Cup as well. What a beast. A legend. Hopefully we can win the Euros.

[@Hala_Madrid_7911]

Legend but nowhere close to the greatest midfielder ever. Even if we exclude Cruyff/Maradona by saying they are wingers/forwards, there are still Zidane, Platini, Modric, Iniesta, Pirlo who clear Toni. Top 10 for sure though.

[@lonelyboy1977]

LOL!!! Tell me you only started watching football this century without telling me you only started watching football this century. Toni Kroos can't even get into the top ten greatest German midfielders of all-time.

[@EthanCruise]

@@lonelyboy1977 so you been watching for two centuries?

[@lonelyboy1977]

@@EthanCruise Yes! The 20th century and the 21st century. So, I can assure you that Toni Kroos isn't even a top ten German midfielder let alone the greatest midfielder ever.

[@jeremy1399]

In my mind the greatest of the clear cut greatest trio of all time who played on the greatest team we have ever seen and will ever see for the next 100 years. 3 UCLs in a row

[@erikpuka2627]

Barcelonaa trio was way better. Real Madrid won cause of Cristiano Ronaldo and a smash and grab counter attacking style. Barcelonas midfield actually dominated other teams

[@lonelyboy1977]

LOL!!! You should have gone to *Specsavers* 🥸

[@davidt3956]

Good to see one who says he's not going to a retirement league

[@jerryv8278]

The insight of the space and time when you are playing on the field versus what is seen on screen is spot on and good to know. This is valuable for the youth.

[@gisus13]

Its absolutely fascinating that these pundits cover laliga week and week out, and don't have a single clue what Toni is about. He is the most fit guy in the squad, every season is the peak season for him and he has said so many times before that he will stop playing in his peak. He has an academy, if you are curious what he wants to do next.

[@abody499]

yeah I can't remember Kroos being injured much at all. He's always ready. Only time he's been criticised has been while playing out of position.

[@dregen8662]

Kroos is the only football player that had the decency of not going to the WC of Qatar, literally the only player with values. Besides that, he found a perfect time for retiring with class

[@josephomoyajowo8509]

Kroos’ free kick against Sweden, his goal from a corner kick; his insane passes to Vini after signalling to Vini to run… those stay in my head rent free

[@okonalbert]

O dear, I watched him from his under-17 world cup campaign in 2007, and boy was he magical from the start, he's one of the football brains, he'll surely be a great coach

[@moti9845]

Germany surely gained some fans for the euros.

[@clecle3370]

Germany vs Brazil 2014 World Cup semi...Toni Kroos masterclass!!!

[@asabee4u]

Toni Kroos, a meticulous midfield metronome.

[@loudmouthdiaries5188]

Frank said "toni kroos is fed up" becauee he is retiring now despite releasing a statement on why he is retiring. Honestly i despise the media everyday. They just say words to just to say words

[@lenniepain5561]

Kroos is a family man .kudos 2 him. I wish him well

[@lulamabowdenmagwa6803]

This is heartbreaking. My heart is aching 🥹🙌🏽🤍

[@larrylai9941]

Background music is banging

[@user-iq4sc2uq3e]

I was not planning for this

[@brexistentialism7628]

Our boy!! He went to my school for three years before transferring to Bayern Munich. We read in the local newspaper about the Hansa youth team's successes in Germany's youth league and in international tournaments against top clubs like man utd, inter, real etc. Kroos was already called talent of a century when he was only 15, 16. The thing which makes me so proud of him is that he unlike so many others managed to deliver and achieve an absolute dream career of any ordinary boy. Coming from the small town, go to the regional club, go to the best national club, become the best player at the U17 world cup in 2007 and go to the best club in the world. And stay there till the end!!

[@carlbyronrodgers]

Great analysis from Craig.

[@TravelGoa-sw9pd]

Finishing at top level n with top club only few can manage.

[@xd_elson]

That diagonal switch of play in all perfection wi always be remembered. Not forgetting determining the tempo of the game. The sublime passing, hmmm. What a Legend! Toni Kroos... Well done Madridistas, we are grateful. 🎉

[@-30h-work-week]

I respect Kroos for being a such reliable player, his mind boggling passing accuracy made him so. I admire his elegance, never lost temper, always focused on the game. He retires at the right time. Very realistic.

[@JJ-zp9vr]

I will always miss 2014 real Madrid CR 7 kroos james

[@naote49]

He taught the kids the Madrid mentality and left on top of his game respect 🫡

[@cumpletlywasted6937]

I’m gutted that we wouldn’t hypothetically be able to see him make a long pass to potentially mbappe or to endrick or to ardar… I wish he’ll change his mind for atleast one more year so him and modric bow out at the same time .. 🐐🐐

[@eL--RaL]

Kroos : The Last German Machine (oh yeah with Muller and Neuer of cuz 😁)

[@Blaze26909]

better than inesta and xavi combined lil indian incel🤣🤣🤣

[@voiceout001]

Have they heard about "Quality and more time with family and loved ones" ? 🤔

[@TheReelMcCoySC]

Sad day. He will surely be missed HALA MADRID!!!

[@Raj_tiwari26]

Kross is like xavi, pirlo and busqute combined

[@Footie4ever]

Unpopular opinion, he’s the best German player ever.

[@HarshvardhanKanthode]

Yep, easily as good as Schweini, but Kroos' trophy cabinet is so much bigger

[@altafahmad8578]

the generation is over though. new wirtz and musiala will carry the torch for germany

[@altafahmad8578]

i would say özil is in the conversation aswell

[@P.K...]

Nope it's Beckenbauer

[@Marc-vk7rl]

Top 5 imo. But Beckenbauer, Müller and Matthäus are clear

[@Sabet-Goat]

Surely, Toni Kroos will win the ballon dor 2024 he's one of the greatest players in the history of Real Madrid.

[@lonelyboy1977]

LOL!!! Too many other players had much better seasons than Toni Kroos, and he's not even in the top 10 best players in the history of Real Madrid.

[@CleanTrimmer]

Now I don’t know if I want Dortmund to win or Madrid to win

[@RsmEraser]

Thank you sniper.🔴

[@ClaudeFeller]

He was always first choice under every coach of Real in the last ten years. That says everything.

[@LionKing-hs3hg]

Dude came did his thing and left I always like the way he plays will miss him

[@user-vo8sl4uv1m]

Toni is world 🌎 class player he make everything easy in football ⚽

[@rohitwaghela5121]

The most difficult thing in football is to play simple and effortless …. Kroos is the definition of it !!

[@nevarran]

Mad respect for Toni.

[@nawafa4307]

Kroos is a legend and I have no clue how we will his big shoes. Pure class.

[@Killajmj]

Zidane was the last one to leave at his peak

[@wilchan9931]

and also ... 34 is quite old ... it's not like he's retiring at 27 .. no, not all people should be pepe who still playing until 41 .. kross done his job enough at this sport. we don't need all of that retirement arc. he can and will retired as one of the best. and the most important thing, he will have more time for himself and family ..

[@georgenjoroge6243]

Toni Kross had that Spanish technique coupled with German industry. I've watched so much of Kross, stationed as a pure 8, near the left back, avail himself to ease the press and he never seem to lose the ball. Although technically gifted he really did put a number of miles on his body, especially with how undroppable the 3 of them were. I've also watched Touchmeni a great deal as well as Cavaminga & they seem not to think as quickly as Kross, despite their other strenghts. As with Michael Ballack, technically gifted players with a hellava engine.

[@TheTruSigma]

We will miss you legend

[@Billy-11]

The best No.8 ever touched the ball… period

[@juju-ts8cf]

Kroos truly deserves the ballon d'or. For what has been doing for a decade its AI level of consistency

[@danielmacdonald721]

One of the most underrated players of his generation

[@VikramSingh-iy4zg]

toni kroos is great footballer with a great career for both club and country, definitely a legend

[@Rixx432]

Favourite midfielder of the 2010 era

[@ekenechukwuma9042]

Every generation will have special players. Kross easily makes the list of special players in this generation. There is no compare to other players because there is not need for this. We must all applaud and revel at his uniqueness and greatness.

[@ferrantepallas]

A great player.

[@chilao.j.moonga975]

I'm dismayed by this news to be honest. I'll live to tell my kids I got to watch Antonio play for the best team in the world. Enjoy retirement Champ! You have absolutely earned it💐

[@keno_makavelli]

As a Barca fan, you just have to admire this player....what a career, wish him all the best

[@gatordonttakenoshiat]

He’s never relied on his pace or athleticism and always been unbelievable technically, so he probably could have kept playing at a high level until 37/38 if he wanted to. Always respect when a player bows out on his own terms

[@SGB27Vida]

THANK YOU TONI FOR THIS LAST DECADE😭😭💔🙏🏽🌍🥇🏆🐐 EVERYTHING YOU'VE DONE AND CONTRIBUTED FOR REAL MADRID AND OUR MADRIDISTA FAMILY😭🖤🙏🏽 YOU ARE A CLUB LEGEND AND WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND EXTREMELY MISSED TONI!!!!!! PARA SIEMPRE HALA MADRID😭😭😭💔🖤🙏🏽🐐🏆🥇

[@ssisport]

Thanks

[@tobaepebinuade5830]

Even though Toni Kroos has had a fantastic season and has a year or 2 left in him at the highest level, his decision to announce his retirement at the end of the season is shocking, at the end of the day, you want to end your career off on a high. He obviously wanted to retire at Real Madrid because we know that he has an agenda against certain players who go to Saudi Arabia for the money, but thats for another conversation. The perfect ending for him is winning his 6th champions league title in his last ever game for Real Madrid and win the EUROs for Germany on home soil and then possibly the Ballon Dor. When you’re someone who has won everything there is to win at the highest level for club and country (almost), you can’t really blame him for his decision to retire at the end of the season despite being 34 years old. There’s a possibility that he ends his legendary career on a high and he deserves it because he’s a flawless and professional player never fights against anyone has class very respectable and doesn’t care about headlines PR or media hype compared to his teammates. He’s a serial winner a footballing legend and we lost another great in Kroos. It’s crazy that all of the legends we grew up watching are retiring every year leaving Europe and going to Saudi Arabia for the money and my advice for football fans is to appreciate what you have because you don’t know it until it’s gone.

[@loltroll142]

He doesn’t has a agenda vs players that go to Saudi it’s only angainst young players that are waisting their career that’s what he said in his podcast he said old players he get it they already achieved many things but young players are waisting their careers

[@lexkanyima2195]

​@@loltroll142so why he didn't go to Turkey or MLS just to showcase and enjoy ?

[@loltroll142]

@@lexkanyima2195 because he said he always wanted to end his career in Madrid

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@loltroll142 you think

[@loltroll142]

@@lexkanyima2195 no he literally said that he has a podcast with his brother and he said that once that he wants to end his career in Madrid why are u arguing?

[@EmilioMiranda-kf6kj]

As a Madrista, I have never felt this sad and broken with Toni leaving. OT even R7. I’m in tears 😭

[@toulouztall]

Tony kroos what a player 👌🦅

[@donna25871]

I’m off to watch the 2014 World Cup highlights again.