Toni Kroos, the seasoned midfielder, recently made headlines after securing his record-breaking sixth Champions League title with Real Madrid. The 34-year-old capped off his club career with a stellar performance in the Champions League final, where Real Madrid emerged victorious against Borussia Dortmund. Kroos, who had previously announced his retirement plans after Euro 2024, expressed
Germany
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann recently expressed his shock at a survey conducted by a public broadcaster, which asked participants if they would prefer to see more white players in the national soccer team. This survey, which included 1,304 randomly selected participants, revealed that 21% of respondents indicated a desire for more white players in the
After securing his sixth Champions League winners’ medal with Real Madrid, Toni Kroos announced earlier this season that he would be retiring from football following the Euro 2024 tournament. However, his stellar performance in the final against Borussia Dortmund caught the attention of Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who expressed his desire for Kroos to rethink
Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich recently spoke out against a survey that revealed shocking attitudes towards player diversity on the national team. According to the poll, 1 in 5 respondents expressed a preference for more white players representing Germany. Kimmich rightly condemned these sentiments as “absolutely racist,” highlighting the inclusive nature of football and the importance
Tottenham has officially announced the extension of Timo Werner’s loan from RB Leipzig for the upcoming season. This decision comes after a season where Werner showcased his talent with two goals and three assists in 14 appearances for the club. Despite suffering a hamstring injury that cut his season short, Tottenham has decided to give
Real Madrid fans and teammates bid farewell to Toni Kroos on Saturday as the midfielder played his final game at the Santiago Bernabeu before retiring from football this summer. The emotional moment was marked by Kroos’ announcement earlier in the week of his decision to retire, making the game against Real Betis even more poignant.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti recently expressed his admiration for Toni Kroos, labeling him as “one of the best midfielders in the history of football.” Ancelotti also mentioned his respect for Kroos’ decision to retire from professional football after playing for Germany at the European Championship. Kroos, at the age of 34, has had a
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has announced that he will be retiring from professional football after representing Germany at the European Championship this summer. At the age of 34, Kroos has had a illustrious career, winning a total of 22 trophies with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. This decision comes after much contemplation and reflection
Germany, the hosts of Euro 2024, recently unveiled their preliminary squad for the upcoming tournament. Among the notable absentees were Mats Hummels and Leon Goretzka, raising eyebrows among fans and pundits. Manager Julian Nagelsmann made some interesting choices in selecting his squad, opting to include four goalkeepers, with VfB Stuttgart’s Alexander Nübel making the cut
Germany national team head coach Julian Nagelsmann has decided to sign a contract extension to stay with the national team beyond the upcoming Euros. This news comes amidst speculation that he could potentially replace Thomas Tuchel as the manager of Bayern Munich this summer. Despite some of the biggest coaching jobs in Europe being up
Recently, concerns arose over the design of the No. 4 on Germany’s national team shirts. It was noted that the number ’44’ bore a resemblance to the symbol used by Nazi ‘SS’ units. The German Football Association (DFB) quickly responded to these concerns and announced that they would be changing the design. The DFB stated
In recent discussions surrounding the European Championship, there has been a growing push from national team coaches to increase squad sizes from the traditional 23 players to 26. The idea behind this proposed change stems from the increasing number of injuries that players are facing in modern football. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman, in particular, has
Watching Germany play less than three months away from the 2024 European Championship, one cannot help but notice the nonchalant atmosphere surrounding the team. Despite their upcoming major event on home soil, there seems to be a sense of indifference among fans, players, and coach Julian Nagelsmann. The crowd’s reaction to the recent 2-1 friendly
As the countdown to Euro 2024 continues, Germany finds themselves in a precarious position. The team, under the guidance of coach Julian Nagelsmann, is still far from being tournament-ready, less than three months before the start of the competition on home soil. Despite this, Nagelsmann remains adamant that the team does not feel under pressure.