Toni Kroos retirement bombshell prompts surprising X-rated response from Real Madrid team-mate Lucas Vazquez

Toni Kroos retirement bombshell prompts surprising X-rated response from Real Madrid team-mate Lucas Vazquez
  • Kroos announced shock retirement
  • Madrid co-stars paid tribute
  • Vazquez had X-rated response

WHAT HAPPENED?

The 34-year-old made the surprising announcement on Tuesday that his career will come to an end at the end of the season. Kroos will hope to guide Madrid to another Champions League title and then aim to win Euro 2024 before he hangs up his boots for good.

Lucas Vazquez Real Madrid 2023-24

WHAT VAZQUEZ SAID

The midfielder made a joke on social media after his shock declaration, writing: “I’m trending at least?”

But his comment sparked a surprising X-rated reply from Real co-star Vazquez, who wrote “F*ck you” along with four middle finger emojis.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Vazquez was not the only one upset by the news of Kroos’ retirement. Madrid team-mates paid tribute to the legendary Germany international, with Jude Bellingham and Luka Modric making emotional responses, while Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes also spoke out.

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WHAT NEXT?

Kroos will hope to win the sixth Champions League title of his career when Madrid meet Borussia Dortmund in the final on June 1. He will then turn his attention to winning a second international title with Germany when they host Euro 2024 this summer.