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Germany and Real Madrid great Toni Kroos to retire after Euro 2024

Toni Kroos will retire from soccer after playing the 2024 Euros with Germany, he and Real Madrid confirmed.

MAY 21

Revealed: How Toni Kroos' Man Utd move collapsed due to David Moyes' sacking despite contract being 'basically done' as Real Madrid legend announces retirement | Goal.com US Toni Kroos has announced his retirement after 10 years at Real Madrid but the midfielder almost signed for Manchester United instead.

MAY 21 • GOAL.COM

Real Madrid, Germany midfielder Toni Kroos to retire from soccer Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos will retire from soccer after playing for Germany at Euro 2024, he announced Tuesday on Instagram.

MAY 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will retire following Euros Kroos will retire from the sport following this summer's Euros.

Impact Kroos announced the decision following the La Liga finale in which he stayed on the bench. With the Euros and Champions League final ahead, he still has a lot on his plate, but it is still somewhat of a surprising retirement. That said, Kroos at the time was the youngest to ever play for Bayern Munich at 17 years old, so he's been playing professional for half his life already, now at 34.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Modric and Toni Kroos stay! Real Madrid agree contract extension with veteran midfielder and offer new deal to fellow star | Goal.com US Luka Modric and Toni Kroos have agreed to stay at Real Madrid, ending speculation over their futures at the club.

MAY 18 • GOAL.COM

Real Madrid to make massive U-turn? Club considering changing plans for Toni Kroos and Luka Modric after Carlo Ancelotti demand | Goal.com US Real Madrid are now considering offering veteran duo Toni Kroos and Luka Modric new deals this summer, according to reports.

MAY 17 • GOAL.COM

Listed on scoresheet Kroos assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 5-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Kroos recorded his second assist in four matches while totaling his eighth of the season. He is averaging about 3.5 crosses per game, logging in 16 crosses (two accurate) in that span.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kroos criticizes match officials for offside call in Bayern-Madrid semifinal

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has criticized match officials for their controversial offside call which benefited his team against Bayern Munich during the Champions League sem...

MAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late-career Toni Kroos can still dominate a Champions League tie like few others The German has adapted and evolved during his career yet remains as influential as ever

MAY 9 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Real Madrid Stars Go Wild for Ability of Timeless Toni Kroos Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were full of praise and admiration for the performance of Toni Kroos in Real Madrid's Champions League clash wit...

MAY 1 • SI.COM

Vinícius Júnior leads Real Madrid to 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League semifinal

Vinícius Júnior has scored twice for Real Madrid to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.

APRIL 30

Assists opener Tuesday Kroos assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 2-2 draw versus Bayern Munich. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Kroos assisted the opening goal of Tuesday's match as he found Vinicius Junior with a through ball in the 24th minute. It marked his first Champions League goal contribution of the season. He created three chances, took four corners and took one shot on target on the attack. He played well defensively too, winning two tackles and intercepting four passes before being subbed off in the 76th minute for Brahim Diaz.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Solid effort in win Kroos registered one shot, a chance created, two tackles won and four crosses in the 2-0 win against Atletico Madrid on March 31.

Impact Kross was decent in the club's big derby win against Atletico, playing a big part on both ends of the pitch in his 81 minutes of play. However, the midfielder is still without a goal contribution in quite some time, with his last being an assist against Las Palmas on Jan. 27. He continues to be a regular starter for the club, only missing four starts since Nov. 8 while also only not making an appearance in one match over that span despite getting up there in age and nearing the end of his last years as a high-level footballer in the best tiers of the game.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea told why they must sign Luka Modric or Toni Kroos this summer with Real Madrid stars' contracts set to expire | Goal.com US Chelsea legend Joe Cole suggests his former club pursue Real Madrid midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos to add experience to young Blues...

MARCH 19 • GOAL.COM

Yet to extend Real Madrid contract, Toni Kroos not thinking beyond Euro 2024 with Germany Toni Kroos isn’t thinking beyond this summer’s European Championship

MARCH 19 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Yet to extend Real Madrid contract, Toni Kroos not thinking beyond Euro 2024 with Germany

Toni Kroos isn’t thinking beyond this summer’s European Championship

MARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos agrees to play for Germany ahead of home Euro 2024

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos has agreed to play for Germany for the 2024 Euro Championship after a request from coach Julian Nagelsmann.

FEBRUARY 22

Toni Kroos to Play for Germany at Euro 2024 After Coming Out of International Retirement Kroos was part of the Germany team that won the FIFA World Cup in 2014.

FEBRUARY 22 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Toni Kroos to Play for Germany at Euro 2024 After Coming Out of International Retirement Kroos was part of the Germany team that won the FIFA World Cup in 2014.

FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Announces return to national team Kroos has announced that he will make a return to the German national team ahead of the 2024 Euros, per his social media.

Impact Kroos last played for the national team in 2021 during the Euros, where he announced his retirement from international duty. However, with his improved form, the midfielder has decided to make a return ahead of the 2024 tournament. He's been a huge part of the golden era of the German national team, winning the World Cup in 2014 while also getting the bronze medal during the 2010 World Cup. Kroos has totaled 106 caps, scoring 17 goals from 2010-21.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kroos considering Germany retirement U-turn ahead of Euro 2024 Toni Kroos is considering coming out of international retirement and making himself available for Germany ahead of this summer’s European Ch...

JANUARY 31 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Important assist in win Kroos assisted once to go with one shot (one on target), eight crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Las Palmas.

Impact Kroos was on fire during Saturday's win, having assisted the game winning goal while also recording eight crosses on the day. He's been able to keep a consistent starting role, especially with injuries and suspensions to the team, having assisted twice while totaling 27 crosses (seven accurate) and 14 chances created in the last five games, all of them coming as starts.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Active on flank Kroos generated two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 3-2 win over Almeria.

Impact During two of Kroos' last three appearances, he logged eight crosses (one accurate) and created three chances. Unlike the other of the two appearances, Kroos also attempted six corners, the first time he has done so in La Liga action since Oct. 21.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ancelotti did not 'understand' hostile Kroos reception in Saudi Arabia Carlo Ancelotti says neither he or Toni Kroos understood the hostile reception the Real Madrid midfielder received from the Saudi Arabia cro...

JANUARY 10 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Provides assist in win Kroos assisted once to go with eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 1-0 victory against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Kroos delivered a corner kick in the 92nd minute that found Lucas Vazquez in the box, leading to the winning goal. Aside from the assist, the midfielder set a new season-high with eight crosses sent in.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE