Germany's elimination from Euro 2024 leaves Toni Kroos upset as midfielder retires from the game

In a fight between two heavyweights, Kai Havertz and Nico Williams created good opportunities for themselves as both sides went all out from the first bell. In the quarterfinal match, Spain has shown tenacity by fending off Germany's powerful offensive. The Germans were erratic throughout the game and were observed labouring in the second half and extra time. After the game, Spain's Mikel Merino scored a last-gasp goal in extra time to eliminate Germany from Euro 2024 in a thrilling quarterfinal match in Stuttgart, ending Toni Kroos' career in sadness.

Toni Kroos' comeback ends in a heartbreak as Spain knocks Germany out of the Euros

Since Germany lost to Spain by 2-1 at the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, it marked the end of Toni Kroos' career in the game. The legendary German midfielder was upset with the outcome, and he expressed sadness about the big dream being shattered.

“We were so close, that’s what makes it so bitter. To be honest, right now the main feeling is that the tournament is over, because we all had a big goal that we wanted to achieve together. And this dream we all had has been simply shattered now,” midfielder Toni Kroos said after the final match of his illustrious career.

Sometimes, the legends do not get their dream farewell, and the same goes for the legendary midfielder. Kroos draws the curtain to his illustrious career in the game, and it is sure that football will not be the same without the star German footballer.

After giving Kroos hugs and kisses on the cheek from his Real Madrid teammates from the previous season, Dani Carvajal and Joselu, the other Spanish players went to pay their respects to a player who had come out of retirement to enhance Germany's reputation in the world of football.

The final player from Germany to be born in East Germany was Kroos. The composed midfielder appeared in 114 matches for Germany, but his final five at Euro 2024 cemented his place among the nation's all-time greats.

Mostly with Real Madrid but also with Bayern Munich, Kroos claimed numerous championships, including six Champions Leagues, four Spanish leagues, three Bundesligas, three German Cups, and one Copa del Rey. His greatest accomplishment with Germany was winning the World Cup in 2014