Actual Madrid celebrity Toni Kroos has taken a sarcastic jibe at Saudi Arabia followers on social media following his group’s victory over Atletico Madrid on the Al-Awwan Stadium in Riyadh on Wednesday night time (January 10).
Actual Madrid squared off in opposition to crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid within the Supercopa de Espana semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The scoreline was degree at 3-3 on the finish of 90 minutes, which pushed the sport into further time. Los Blancos, who’re recognized for his or her never-say-die angle, pulled up their socks within the ultimate half of the sport and walked away with a 5-3 victory.
Kroos, who got here off the bench within the 67th minute, was one among Madrid’s standout performers in further time, however Saudi Arabia followers didn’t look comfortable to see the German maestro on the pitch. They booed the outspoken midfielder from begin to end, drawing a cheeky reply out of the five-time Champions League winner on X (previously Twitter).
Toni Kroos Mocks Saudi Followers For Booing Him In Actual Madrid’s Win Over Atletico
On the favored social networking platform, the place he has 12.1 million followers, Kroos sarcastically praised Saudi followers for his or her reception, saying the expertise was “enjoyable” for him. He additionally added a heart-eyes emoji to his comment.
That was enjoyable as we speak! Wonderful crowd😍
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) January 10, 2024
The 34-year-old wrote:
“That was enjoyable as we speak! Wonderful crowd 😍”
The hostile reception, nevertheless, didn’t have any impression on the 2014 FIFA World Cup winner’s recreation. He handed the ball round with grace, dictating the sport’s tempo and never permitting Los Rojiblancos to get a foothold.
Kroos accomplished 72 passes in 53 minutes in opposition to Atletico, attaining 95% accuracy. He additionally created an opportunity, delivered 4 correct lengthy balls, and received 4 of six duels.
Why Was Toni Kroos Booed In Riyadh?
In 2023, many world-class soccer gamers, together with Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Neymar, moved to Saudi Professional League golf equipment. All signed huge contracts, changing into among the highest-paid gamers in sporting historical past.
Kroos has at all times vocally opposed the thought of enjoying in Saudi Arabia, calling the migration pattern “anti-football”.
In a current episode of his podcast with brother Felix Kroos, the previous Bayern Munich man mentioned (through Forbes):
“It’s been mentioned that they play bold soccer there, however it’s all about cash. In the long run, it’s a choice for cash and in opposition to soccer.”
He additionally criticized Saudi Arabian governance, saying the “lack of human rights” would forestall him from ever enjoying for Saudi membership.
Kroos added:
“The dearth of human rights, it could forestall me from going.“
