Toni Kroos sincerely apologizes to his “great player” Pedri after the injury suffered in Germany's defeat to Spain at Euro 2024
Toni Kroos has apologised for injuring Pedri and the Spanish star will be ruled out for the rest of Euro 2024.
The Barcelona midfielder lasted just six minutes of his 2-1 victory in the quarter-finals over Germany on Friday after being tackled hard by Kroos.
Spanish media Sports world They say he could now face up to six weeks out after suffering a sprained knee.
Krooswho somehow avoided a yellow card for the foul, will now retire from football at the age of 34 following Germany's exit.
But despite ending his glittering career in defeat, he showed his class by issuing a heartfelt apology to Pedri in his farewell message to German fans.
Taking to InstagramHe said: “For me it is still very important: forgiveness and that Pedri recovers soon.
“Obviously I didn't mean to injure you. I wish you a speedy recovery and good luck. You're a great player.”
Kroos has retired from the national team Euro 2024 having initially put an end to his career after GermanyCroatia's defeat in the round of 16 of Euro 2020 against England.
But he has revealed how a phone call from his boss Julian Nagelsmann He turned everything around, insisting that he has no regrets and that he predicts great success for Germany in the future.
In his post he stated: “29/09/2023 my phone rang. Caller: Julian Nagelsmann Request: Return to the national team.
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“The first thought in my mind was, 'I'm not stupid.' The first thought in my heart was, 'Fuck yeah!' The heart decided to know.
“My first thought this morning 6/7/2024 was: I'm glad I did it.
“Despite all the sadness and emptiness that has been there since the final whistle yesterday, I have seen more and more in the team than she has shown in recent years.
“But I didn't expect that in such a short time it would be possible to have a real chance of winning the title and being at the level of the best again!
“That's why I'm very proud of what this team did. And that can be said for all of Germany. A special thanks to you all, who made this European Championship on home soil special.
“We have seen you, we have felt you and we have experienced you! On a personal level, I would like to thank you for the special love and warmth you have shown us over the past few weeks.
“It was something very special. And finally, a request: Now that Germany has recovered its beloved son, do not let him get away! The journey of this team continues.”
“And it helps a lot if you are by their side even in the bad times!
“Because I can assure you one thing: this is a group of great people who do everything they can to succeed! Germany is the one who proves it once again!”
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