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Toni Kroos: The Iconic Farewell of a Legendary Midfielder

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Heartbreaking news as Toni Kroos ends his illustrious career in a dramatic Euro defeat, leaving fans in disbelief.

Toni Kroos, the iconic German midfielder, bid farewell to the football world in a bitter end as Spain's victory in the Euros marked the conclusion of his 17-year career. The dramatic extra-time loss for Germany not only signaled the end of Kroos' time on the field but also highlighted the retirement of Dani Carvajal and Nacho. Despite his glorious achievements, including winning the Champions League, Kroos fell short of a European Championship title, showing that even legends like him don't always get their dream farewells.

The game against Spain saw controversy as English referees faced criticism for their decisions regarding Toni Kroos, with fans claiming it was the 'same old story.' The match took a sour turn for Kroos as he was involved in a controversial challenge on Pedri early on, adding to the intensity of his farewell match. The German maestro admitted that retiring on a high note with both the Champions League and Euros titles would be too 'cheesy,' showcasing his humble nature.

In a surprising turn of events, Kroos revealed why he returned to the German national team after a long break, adding depth to his decision to end his career post-Euro 2024. The quarter-final exit against Spain shattered Germany's dreams of a home Euro triumph, with Kroos expressing the pain of the defeat. Despite the heartbreak, Kroos' farewell marked a significant moment in football history, ending his journey in a most poignant way.

Toni Kroos' retirement after Euro 2024 marked the departure of a midfield genius, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and sportsmanship. His career, filled with iconic moments in both club and national teams, will forever be remembered by fans worldwide. As Kroos transitions into his post-football life, his impact on the game will continue to inspire future generations of aspiring footballers.

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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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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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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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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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Toni Kroos: I would not have returned to German national team if I ... (Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am)

The veteran midfielder explained why he returned to the national squad after a long break…

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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: 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: 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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End of an era for Germany as second star hints at retirement after ... (Optus Sport)

EURO 2024 hosts Germany were beaten 2-1 by Spain in their quarter-final on Saturday (AEST) to end the distinguished career of Toni Kroos with a question ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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