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Toni Kroos has sent an emotional message to fans after playing his last game for Germany at the Euro 2024.
The German international announced his retirement from football towards the end of last season after a remarkable career.
The Champions League winner played his last tournament for Germany at the Euro 2024 where they were eliminated by Spain in the quarter-final.
Following Germany’s elimination and his last appearance for Germany, the World Cup winner sent a goodbye letter to the fans.
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Kroos’ message to fans
Kroos’ farewell letter to supporters, which was made public on his Instagram account, started with him mentioning his chat with Nagelsmann.
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Kroos wrote on his Instagram page, “On September 29, 2023, my phone rang. Caller: Julian Nagelsmann. Request: return to the national team.
“The first thought in my head: I'm not stupid! First thought in my heart: f*** yeah! As we know, the heart decided.
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“My first thought this morning on July 6, 2024: I'm glad I did it. Despite all the sadness and emptiness since the final whistle yesterday.
“I have always seen more in the team than they have shown in recent years. But I didn't expect that it would be possible in such a short time to have a really realistic chance of winning the title and being on a level with the best again! That's why I'm very proud of what this team has achieved! And that can be the case for all of Germany again.
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“A special thank you to you out there who made this home European Championship a special one. We have seen, experienced and felt you! On a personal level, I would like to thank you for the really special warmth and affection over the last few weeks. That was very special.
“And finally a request: Now that Germany has won back its favourite child (the national team): don't let them go! The path of this team continues.
“And it really helps if you stand by them even in bad phases! Because I can assure you of one thing: this is a group of great people who give everything to be successful! Germany is someone again!!!'
Throughout his career with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Germany, Kroos won 33 team trophies, including the World Cup in 2014.
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