Mendy gesture, “we are waiting for you” by Ancelotti and the surprise of an old friend | Relief
Toni Kroos never thought about a career outside of Real Madrid. He always told those closest to him that he had the glory of victory together with the whites over millions of Arab countries. Therefore, his farewell could not have been more perfect, lifting La Liga and the Champions League and receiving universal love. His last night in white was one of the most special, although he preferred to feel the emotions inside.
I dreamed of such an ending. After six Champions Leagues, he put an end to his career – waiting for the European Championship. And he became inspired. He didn’t bring himself to tears, but they were visible on his face. Firstly, when it was replaced. He broke free to scream and rant in front of the stands. Few realized that at that moment Mendy pointed his finger at him as a sign of respect. Later, during the celebration, in front of the fans and with the support of his teammates, he said goodbye with a standing ovation. He had to control his emotions, just like he holds a ball without losing it.
Many family members came to visit him. Among them are his wife Jessica and their children and brother Felix. He never stopped looking for them in the stands from the very end of the game. I wanted to celebrate this event with them. Get them out on the field as soon as possible so they can be together. So he became desperate when he saw that they were taking longer than necessary to get onto the grass. They walked around several times until they found the right path.
Fans followed him from afar. He looked elated, aware of the story he had masterfully completed. At one point, he asked friends in the stands for jackets so his relatives on the field could bundle up. This moment is a magical moment. The few remaining fans came close to his position. Apart from asking for photos and shouting his name, Dozens of “thank yous” were heard, as if it was something cooked!. Thank you for the football you have shown all these years.
Everyone wanted to be near him. Among them is Ancelotti. The Italian jokingly told him that he still had time to come to his senses.. “Of course, grateful. He finished on top. It is impossible to finish higher. He had the courage to finish. He is very happy. He is a legend of this club. The Madrid fans thank him for everything he has done.” Not only in the game, but also in his attitude and professionalism. In the ten years that he played for Real Madrid, he never failed.We’ll wait for you. If you change your mind, we are here,” he admitted later at a press conference.
Modric too. The German and Croatian, inseparable on the field for many years, did not do this after the match either. It’s funny how everyone wanted to take a photo with both of them. An indelible memory for colleagues and employees. They both posed making a six with their fingers, each of them a champion.
Amidst the chaos of the celebration, a special visit: Gareth Bale. Over the years of living together in Madrid, the Welsh and Germans have developed excellent relations. The white former football player hugged him like a big brother and then chatted with him for a few minutes outside the locker room. Gareth didn’t want to miss Tony’s last dance.
Then straight to the airport. Kroos has nothing to celebrate. His life will now revolve around his home and projects, some of which are recent, such as a football league in Germany. But football will never end for him and he will always miss Madrid. “I made this decision because I already want to live another life with my family, but I will miss them every day of my life,” he said goodbye. Kroos goes out like a legend.