Toni Kross Retirement

 Toni Kroos has decided to come out of international retirement to rejoin the German national team for Euro 2024. Kroos, who retired from international play in July 2021, announced his return on Instagram, citing a request from the national coach Julian Nagelsmann and his belief in the team's potential as key reasons for his decision. He expressed confidence that Germany could achieve more than expected in the upcoming tournament​ (Eurosport)​​ (3News)​.

This move comes as part of Nagelsmann's strategy to leverage experienced players for the tournament, with Kroos expected to play a significant role. Kroos last played for Germany in Euro 2021, and despite stepping away from the international scene, he has continued to perform at a high level for Real Madrid​ (90min.com)​​ (Pulse Sports Nigeria)​.

Toni Kroos, a distinguished midfielder, has an impressive array of records and achievements throughout his football career:

1. Club Achievements:

   • Bayern Munich:

     • Bundesliga Titles: 3 (2007-08, 2012-13, 2013-14)
     • DFB-Pokal Titles: 3 (2007-08, 2012-13, 2013-14)
     • UEFA Champions League: 1 (2012-13)
     • FIFA Club World Cup: 1 (2013)

   • Real Madrid:

     • La Liga Titles: 3 (2016-17, 2019-20, 2021-22)
     • UEFA Champions League: 4 (2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2021-22)
     • Supercopa de España: 3 (2017, 2019-20, 2021-22)
     • FIFA Club World Cup: 4 (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
     • UEFA Super Cup: 3 (2014, 2016, 2017)

2. International Achievements with Germany:

   • FIFA World Cup: 1 (2014)
   • UEFA European Championship semi-finalist: 1 (2012)

3. Individual Awards:

   • FIFA FIFPro World11: 3 times (2014, 2016, 2017)
   • UEFA Team of the Year: 3 times (2014, 2016, 2017)
   • IFFHS World's Best Playmaker (3rd place): 2016, 2017
   • Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2009-10
   • UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: Multiple times
   • German Footballer of the Year: 2018

4. Records:

   • First player to win the FIFA Club World Cup five times.
   • One of the few players to win consecutive UEFA Champions League titles with two different clubs (Bayern Munich and Real Madrid).

5. Career Stats (as of May 2024):

   • Appearances for Bayern Munich: 205
   • Appearances for Real Madrid: Over 350
   • International caps for Germany: 106
   • Goals for Germany: 17

Toni Kroos is known for his exceptional passing accuracy, vision, and ability to control the pace of the game from midfield, contributing significantly to both his club and national team's successes​