In a recent interview, retired German star Toni Kroos expressed his views on several hot topics. Kroos appeared to be rather blasé about the Ballon d'Or, the soccer world's most prestigious award, stating, "The Ballon d'Or doesn't matter to me, and I have no problem with Real Madrid players winning it. Players like Vinicius, Bellingham and Carvajal are all fully deserving of the award, and I don't care too much about who the winner is." These words show his deep understanding of the balance between team honors and individual achievements.
When it comes to his retirement, Kroos is equally calm and determined. He believes that sometimes certain choices in life may be missed, but he is fully prepared for that. "If I have to leave for some reason, I will accept it openly. My decisions are always based on careful thought, which doesn't mean it's easy to make such choices. After all, soccer is just a part of life, and as important as it is, there will be other challenges and distractions that we will encounter." Kroos is grateful for the outpouring of nostalgia and hopes that he can still make a positive impact on people after his retirement.
In addition, Kroos also gave his opinion on a controversial call during the Euros. When asked if Cucurelia's handball changed the outcome of the game, he bluntly replied, "Yes, it was a handball. If we judge according to the rules, Spain should have won that title, and Germany really should have won that controversial match. But the result of the match is final, and all we can do now is accept and move on." This answer not only shows his respect for the rules of soccer, but also his fairness and objectivity as a former professional player.
