Vinicius Junior, the young forward from Real Madrid, paid a heartfelt tribute to his teammate Toni Kroos, who announced his retirement at the end of the season.
On his X account, Vinicius first posted a sad emoji accompanied by the simple message “Antonio.”
A few hours later, he penned a lengthy text to salute the talent and class of the former German midfielder.
“Genius. That was the closest word I could find to define you, Toni. And yet, it’s far from what you deserve.
Today is a sad day for me and for Madridistas. But it’s a dreadful day for the ball, for football.
Knowing that soon we won’t have you anymore. You could give so much more, so much more. But I understand you. Thank you for every pass, for every piece of advice, and for allowing us to learn so much over the years. We love you! Let’s go all the way to the 15th (Champions League) for you.”
These strong words reflect the admiration Vinicius Junior holds for Toni Kroos. The two players have played together at Real Madrid for several seasons and have forged a strong relationship, both on and off the field.
Vinicius is not alone in saluting Toni Kroos’s career. Many players, coaches, executives, and supporters have also paid tribute to the former German midfielder. This speaks volumes about the impact he has had on the world of football.
Toni Kroos played for 10 years at Real Madrid, winning numerous trophies with the club.
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