Toni Kroos, the midfield maestro, has announced his retirement from football after Euro 2024, leaving fans in awe of his incredible career. Despite facing critics throughout his time on the pitch, Kroos has proven them wrong time and time again with his exceptional performances.
Isco, his former team-mate, expressed his admiration for Kroos after a standout display in the Madrid derby earlier this year, urging him to continue playing for a few more years. However, Kroos made the difficult decision to retire on his own terms, stating that he wanted to end his career at the peak of his performance.
The announcement came after a successful season for Kroos, although it ended in disappointment as Germany was eliminated by Spain in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. Real Madrid fans and football enthusiasts alike will surely miss watching Kroos work his magic on the pitch, but his legacy as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation will undoubtedly live on.