great officially bid farewell to football on Sunday, two days after his team's dramatic loss to in the quarterfinals of the European Championship. 's game-winning goal in the last minute of extra time handed Spain a that and ended Kroos' playing career. "So that's it," Kroos wrote in a on Sunday.
"But before I take a break and at least try to realise what happened over the last 17 years I don't want to miss the opportunity to say thank you to everyone accepting me how and who I am." The 2014 World Cup winner went on to thank his fans, clubs, coaches and teammates, as well as his friends and family, adding that there is "nothing better [than] to see your kids being proud of daddy." Kroos won a host of titles, mostly with , but also with -- six Champions Leagues, four Spanish leagues, three Bundesligas, three German Cups and one .
The 34-year-old that he would retire at the end of Euro 2024. That meant that his 114th match for Germany turned out to be his last. Kroos ended his post with the words: "Last but not least: Thank you Football! You beautiful game.
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you're welcome! Over and out." Meanwhile, Spain midfielder has forgiven Toni Kroos for ending his European Championship. Pedri was on Saturday with a left knee injury that he sustained in a hefty challenge from Kroos in the opening stages of Spain's quarterfinal victory over Germany the previous day.
Kroos publicly apologised to the youngster at the end of an Instagram post and Pedri thanked the 34-year-old. "Thank yo.