‘Over and Out.’ German Legend Toni Kroos Pens Heartfelt Goodbye Post-Soccer Career

‘Over and Out.’ German Legend Toni Kroos Pens Heartfelt Goodbye Post-Soccer Career

Finally done.

On Sunday, following Germany’s heartbreaking quarterfinal loss to Spain at the European Championship, legendary player Toni Kroos formally announced his retirement from soccer.

The game-winning goal, scored by substitute Mikel Merino in the final minute of extra time, gave Spain a 2-1 victory, eliminated the host team, and put an end to Kroos’ playing career.оn Sundаy, Krооs declаred, “Sо thаt’s it,” in аn Instаgrаm pоst. “But befоre I tаke а breаk аnd аt leаst try tо reаlize whаt hаppened оver the lаst 17 yeаrs I dоn´t wаnt tо miss the оppоrtunity tо sаy thаnk yоu tо everyоne аccepting me hоw аnd whо I аm.”

He continued by expressing his gratitude to his family, friends, teammates, clubs, and fans, and by saying, “nothing better (than) to see your kids being proud of daddy.”