Football: Relevant News and Discussions - Kroos before Wembley's final: "I'm not focusing on myself"
Toni Kroos brushed off the personal importance of the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in London. "This match is crucial for me. However, I'm not focused on myself; I simply want to emerge victorious," said the 34-year-old German national player from Real Madrid on Monday. This game will be Kroos' final appearance as a club player. After the Euros, the 2014 World Cup victor will hang up his boots.
"My last game with Real Madrid occurred two days ago. My official goodbye took place beforehand. It was a wonderful and highly emotional moment," said Kroos, who was warmly sent off by the fans and the club in a 0-0 draw against Betis Sevilla on Saturday. Since joining Madrid in 2014, the midfielder has captured 22 titles with the Royals.
Kroos cautioned his teammates not to take Dortmund lightly on Saturday (9 pm/ZDF and DAZN). "This team has the potential to shock us," said the ex-Bayern and Leverkusen midfielder. "Following our elimination of Leipzig, Manchester City, and Bayern, one may believe it'll be simple. But that's not the case. They can give us a tough time."
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- Despite being from Germany, Toni Kroos will be playing his final Champions League match in London, against his former Bundesliga team Borussia Dortmund.
- This upcoming Saturday, Toni Kroos, the 2014 World Cup winner and midfielder for Real Madrid, will face Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in England.
- As Kroos prepares for his final appearance as a club player, he emphasized that the focus should be on securing victory, rather than his personal achievement.
- Hailing from North Rhine-Westphalia, Toni Kroos expressed his gratitude to the Real Madrid fans and club for the warm send-off before their 0-0 draw against Betis Sevilla, marking his final game with the Spanish giants.
- In his six years with Madrid, Toni Kroos has amassed an impressive trophy cabinet, including 22 titles, such as the Champions League, La Liga, and Copa del Rey.
- Reflecting on his time at Real Madrid, German international Toni Kroos acknowledged the strong competition they faced, from Leipzig and Manchester City, to their fierce rivals Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
- With Toni Kroos set to retire after the Euros, Borussia Dortmund, his former club, will be eager to spoil his farewell from soccer at the highest level in the Champions League final in London.
Source: www.stern.de
