The football world was taken aback this morning when Toni Kroos announced his retirement from professional football at the age of just 34, following the conclusion of Euro 2024, which will be held in his home country, Germany.

Kroos, a stalwart for Real Madrid, will play his final match in front of Madrid fans against Betis on May 25. His last club match will be the Champions League Final against Borussia Dortmund on June 1.

While this news saddened many fans, the German midfielder took the situation with humor. He posted a comedic message on his social media, stating, "At least I'm trending."

With an illustrious career that includes a World Cup and four Champions League titles, Kroos retires as one of the greatest central midfielders in football history