Toni Kroos

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Toni Kroos: The Bitter Farewell and Unforgettable Euro 2024 Elimination

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Germany's Euro 2024 dream shattered by Spain, marking the end of Toni Kroos's football career in a dramatic extra-time defeat.

Toni Kroos, the German football maestro, recently bid a bitter farewell to the field as Spain's Mikel Merino shattered Germany's dream of a home Euro 2024 triumph with a last-minute goal. This heartbreaking loss not only eliminated the hosts but also marked the end of Toni Kroos's illustrious football career. With Spain's victory, Dani Carvajal and Nacho unintentionally sealed the fate of Kroos, who bowed out after 17 years at the top level.

Despite the usual lack of sympathy from rival fans, Toni Kroos's emotional retirement and the heart-wrenching nature of his exit elicited a rare reaction as fans across the world felt sorry for Germany. On July 5, 2024, at 20:32, the football world bid adieu to one of its giants as Kroos ended his career in a mutually agreed decision with Spain, wrapping up a remarkable chapter in his life.

As Spain fans honored the departing Real Madrid legend, the quarter-final Euro 2024 clash unfolded as a nail-biting game that saw Spain knocking out the co-hosts, Germany. Despite a spirited performance, Kroos's comeback was spoiled by Spain's resilience and tactical prowess.

Reflecting on the devastating loss, Toni Kroos expressed pride in Germany's performance despite the defeat, highlighting the team's resilience and effort in the 2024 European Championship. Kroos's farewell, coupled with Spain's triumph, left an indelible mark on the footballing world, reminding fans of the bittersweet nature of the beautiful game.

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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 ...

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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Rival fans feeling sorry for Germany? Never โ€” but for retiring legend ... (FOXSports.com)

Toni Kroos' emotional retirement and the heartbreaking nature of its exit sparked a rare reaction โ€” rival fans feeling sorry for Germany.

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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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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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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: โ€œWe 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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Job done. Kroos leaves the stage after returning to restore ... (The Associated Press)

As Germany great Toni Kroos was leaving the soccer stage after his final game, teammates and opponents alike sought him out.

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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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Real Madrid star equalled a Toni Kroos record with latest Euro 2024 ... (Yahoo Sports)

A head-turning statistic surrounding the latest efforts of a leading member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has on Saturday come to the ...

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Adidas renames 11pro boots after Toni Kroos following midfielder's ... (The Athletic)

Adidas has renamed its 11pro boots after Germany midfielder Toni Kroos. Kroos played what is set to be his final game in professional football on Friday ...

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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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