Toni Kroos: Last News

Sergio Aguero appeared to look 'confused' upon seeing his new statue at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.The sculpture, which was unveiled on Friday to mark the 10-year anniversary of his famous title-winning goal in 2012 against QPR, features Aguero’s famous celebration in extra-time as Man City secured their first-ever Premier League title.But at the unveiling of the sculpture, many were quick to point out that it did not really resemble the former Argentine striker. One asked online: “David Nugent isnt it? Another said that Aguero looked perplexed in his photo with the statue.

Manchester City have unveiled a club statue of club legend Sergio Aguero - but fans are convinced it looks more like two of his fellow football stars.The statue has been erected on the 10th anniversary of Aguero's iconic Premier League-winning goal against QPR in 2013. It depicts his celebration after scoring and has been positioned outside the Etihad along with the statues of Vincent Kompany and David Silva.After City revealed it on Friday (May 13), a baffled fan replied: "Nice statue looks nothing like him though." One quickly joked: "I see David Villa." Another asked: "Is that David Villa?""Why’s David Villa got a statue outside the Etihad then" and "no idea why but i thought it was David Villa at first glance" echoed similar comments.

Read Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos had no hesitation in rubbing salt into the wounds of Manchester City after the Premier League champions fell short in Europe yet again.Madrid’s Rodrygo scored two goals in extra time to turn the tie on its head on Wednesday night – with Riyad Mahrez previously giving City a 5-3 advantage on aggregate. Karim Benzema then continued his impressive form by scoring the winner from the penalty spot after a foul by Ruben Dias.The self-destruction of City was jaw-dropping to many, especially as they already had one foot in the final and dominated the second leg.

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos appeared to mock Chelsea ace Mason Mount in new footage that has surfaced on Twitter. The German midfielder played a starring role as Carlo Ancelotti’s side progressed into the Champions League semi-final at the west Londoners’ expense.

Real Madrid’s shock 1-0 Copa del Rey defeat at the hands of Athletic Bilbao.Hazard looked as though he was going to enter the fray but a change of heart from head coach Ancelotti left the Belgian forward walking back to the bench to join Bale and the rest of the substitutes. And Ancelotti’s decision appeared to amuse the Welshman, who was seen laughing to himself at his team-mate.The La Liga leaders went on to lose the game thanks to an 89th minute winner from Alex Berenguer.Bale was also an unused substitute in the contest, with Ancelotti opting to bring on both Isco and Eduardo Camavinga for Vinicius Junior and Toni Kroos at different points in the second half.The Wales international has struggled with injuries this season, and as a result, has not made a league appearance since the 1-0 win over Real Betis back in August.Bale was on the bench for Real Madrid’s last league outing against Elche but the 32-year-old didn’t feature.Real Madrid had been favourites to win the competition with the likes of Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla all suffering early exits in previous rounds.But Berenguer’s winner means it’s Bilbao who will advance to the final four where they will meet Betis.Betis booked their place in the semi-final with a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena on Thursday.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos was left baffled after his 'ghost tackle' against Elche in the Copa del Rey earned him one of the strangest yellow cards of his career.The former Germany international was named in a makeshift XI by Carlo Ancelotti in the last 16 of the cup competition, and they were on the brink of an upset after the game headed into extra time.However, Isco managed to guide home a loose ball in the first-half of the additional period following Gonzalo Verdu's goal, with Eden Hazard going round the keeper to avoid a penalty shoot-out.In a game that included red cards for Pere Milla and Marcelo, it was a yellow card that got fans talking the most on social media.With the score level at 0-0 after 77 minutes of action, Kroos was shown yellow by referee Jorge Figueroa Vazquez at the Estadio Martinez Valero for a 'tackle' on Tete Morente.Kroos might be no stranger to a caution, receiving 44 bookings across his 342 appearances for Real Madrid, but none of them quite the same as this one.With Morente trying to play his way out of danger just outside the Elche box, a Marseille turn led to him slipping over on the turf in front of the ref.At the same time, Kroos had swung a boot in the direction of his opponent - but was a long way from making any contact as the player fell over with his own momentum.Have you seen a stranger booking? Tell us in the comments sectionAlthough Real Madrid did go on to taste victory, many couldn't get the booking off their minds.One fan wrote: "What is this now?"With a second posting: "Kroos was booked for this."A third continued: "F****** crazy."Following the fixture, and despite the odd booking, Ancelotti was delighted with their progression.He said: “This is the match that has

darts.

Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella was shown a straight red card against Real Madrid on Tuesday night after punching Eder Militao’s leg.Real Madrid won 2-0 at the Bernabeu to clinch top spot in Group D in the final game of the Champions League group stages.Toni Kroos opened the scoring with an accurate long-range strike into the bottom corner after Inter failed to take their chances.Lautaro Martinez, Edin Dzeko and Ivan Perisic all had presentable chances in Madrid, but were soon undone at the opposite end.Things got even worse for the Italian visitors when Barella was given his marching orders following a scuffle with Real defender Militao.Militao eased the Inter midfielder into the advertising hoardings, prompting him to lash out at

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos, surprisingly, has left Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo out of his all-time five-a-side Madrid team.

Toni Kroos is reportedly on Manchester City's radar as the German midfielder enters the final 18 months of his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Manchester City are eyeing up a move to see Pep Guardiola reunited with Toni Kroos - according to reports.

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Liverpool must not attempt to make a play for Real Madrid's Toni Kroos and instead opt to sign a midfielder with ‘younger legs’, according to Kevin Campbell.The former Everton striker said that he knows the German talisman is ‘world class’ but Jurgen Klopp must try and look for a player of similar prestige who’s younger.The Reds have been linked with a move for the 31-year-old Real Madrid player via a report from El Nacional earlier this month.The publication said that Kroos has reacted ‘positively’ to the interest from Liverpool and his fellow national Klopp even ‘contacted’ him in an attempt to sign him for the next summer transfer window.But Campbell, speaking to Football Insider, said that the side should focus elsewhere.“Listen, Kroos

Real Madrid could sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris St-Germain, admitting he would "not be surprised" if he arrived at the club this summer.Mbappe, 22, recently entered the final year of his contract at PSG, and reports claim he is not looking to extend his stay in the French capital beyond the summer of 2022.That means Parc des Princes chiefs have one final chance to cash in on the player this summer before he can begin negotiating a free move abroad ahead of the expiry of his deal at the turn of the year.Speculation over Mbappe's future is rife again amid the impending arrival of Lionel Messi in Paris, with the Barcelona legend set to join Mauricio Pochettino's side on a free transfer after failing to agree a new contract with the Spanish

In July 2020, Real Madrid were crowned champions of Spain guided by a club legend in the dugout and a team with more certified players of that status than anyone else in world football.

Rangers. A number of Carlo Ancelotti's squad will make a late return from holiday after participation in Euro 2020.

Rangers in the Champions League. That is the view of former Rangers star Kirk Broadfoot, who was part of the last squad to feature in Europe’s Premier competition some 10 years ago.Carlos Ancelotti takes his Los Blancos to Ibrox on the 25th of this month, as part of the Light Blues’ 150th celebrations.It could see the likes of Eden Hazard, Karim Benezema, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Gareth Bale take on Steven Gerrard’s Scottish title-winners for what they will hope is a warm up for the Champions League proper.

Don't wait around for updates - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Bitter Germany star Toni Kroos claims that England had "almost no chances" before scoring their first goal in the Euro 2020 last-16 clash.England knocked Germany out to reach the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win at Wembley on Tuesday evening.The clash was a closely fought affair, with very few shots in the first half and much of the second.However, England drew ahead thanks to Raheem Sterling's close-range finish with just 15 minutes left to play.Thomas Muller then missed a golden chance to equalise, putting his effort wide from a one-on-one, before Harry Kane's header secured England's passage through to the next round.Kane had squandered an earlier chance

Cristiano Ronaldo produced a freakish burst of pace from one end of the pitch to the other to open the scoring in Portugal's Euro 2020 defeat against Germany.Fernando Santos' European champions were beaten 4-2 by Germany on Saturday night, despite initially taking the lead in Munich with a devastating counter-attack.After 15 minutes Toni Kroos whipped in a corner for the hosts and Ronaldo headed clear, allowing Bernardo Silva to race forward on the break.Silva advanced just over the halfway line before picking out Diogo Jota, who took the ball down on his chest and teed up Ronaldo to tap home from close range.It was a sensational counter-attack at the Allianz Arena, and Ronaldo sprinted the length of the pitch in superhuman fashion to start

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Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has admitted that he is still angry about an incident from earlier this month that may cost his side the La Liga title.