Germany and Real Madrid midfielder and legend Toni Kroos is hanging up his boots he announced on Tuesday. One of the greatest midfielders to ever do it will compete for his sixth UEFA Champions League trophy and Euro 2024 before he finishes playing.
Kroos began his career with Bayern Munich, played with the club until 2014 winning a Champions League title and then made his big move to Madrid.
The rest is history.
Toni Kroos retires
Reus could be the latest European star to make the move to MLS, with a reported multiple clubs interested in the German this summer.
Marco Reus linked to MLS; Charlotte FC and LA Galaxy interested
According to MLS insider Tom Bogert, Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus has been approached by two clubs in MLS looking to sign the 34-year-old.
Reus, who is to leave Dortmund at the end of the season as a free agent, has garnered interest from Charlotte FC and LA Galaxy.
The Marco Reus free kick goal against Darmstadt was special as the 34-year-old had an emotional final game at Signal Iduna Park.
Reus is playing his final games with Dortmund after 12 seasons with the club. Dortmund’s iconic Yellow Wall had a special tribute to their No. 11, who was given the armband, before the game.
MARCO REUS BIDS FAREWELL as he plays his last game at Signul Iduna Park for Dortmund.
Christian Pulisic’s name came to Jürgen Klopp’s mind when reflecting on his career as a manager. During an interview with The Anfield Wrap the American was brought up by Klopp as a promising young player he worked with.
Klopp was asked about some of the rising stars for Liverpool and if he wishes he could get another 10 years with them to see their growth and development as players. The first example that came to his mind of a young player who blossomed was Pulisic.
Captains will be the only ones allowed to speak to the referee and discuss a decision during matches at the upcoming European Championship in a bid to facilitate clearer communication, UEFA's managing director of refereeing Roberto Rosetti said.
If any other player is found to approach the referee showing any sign of disrespect or dissent they will be shown a yellow card, Rosetti said.
Euro yellow card rule
"Being a referee in the modern game is very difficult," Rosetti said in an open letter on Tuesday.
The United States have themselves another promising manager.
31-year-old American manager Hurzeler secures promotion to Bundesliga with St. Pauli
St. Pauli, a club in Germany’s second-tier managed by the American manager Fabian Hurzeler, secured promotion to the Bundesliga after 13 years.
LEVERKUSEN — Bayer Leverkusen staged a stunning late comeback to move into the Europa League final with a 2-2 draw at home against AS Roma on Thursday as they won 4-2 on aggregate and set the longest unbeaten run in all competitions including European matches.
Bundesliga champions Leverkusen, who have also reached this month's German Cup final as they chase a treble, played their 49th match without defeat to surpass Benfica's record set from 1963–65 but they had to battle for the second leg draw.
49 GAMES
FC Bayern are still on the hunt for a new manager, with multiple renowned coaches rejecting to take on the club.
Lopetegui rejects Bayern Munich, accepts West Ham job
According to David Ornstein, Julen Lopetegui has become the latest manager to reject the offer of coaching Bayern Munich.
Despite being contacted by the German club on Monday, the Spanish manager would have chosen to take an offer from West Ham to manage the team starting the 2024/25 season following the announced exit of current manager David Moyes.
Borussia Dortmund great Marco Reus will depart the club at the end of the season the 34-year-old announced on Friday. After joining the club in the summer of 2012, he’ll give his emotional farewell 12 years later.
Reus spoke to Dortmund supporters via social media to announce the news.
Marco Reus leaving Dortmund
A message from Marco. pic.twitter.com/gQCHG8AUOf
Antonio Rüdiger shut down Erling Haaland and is now aiming to shut down Kylian Mbappé.
Rüdiger has been in incredible form with Real Madrid this season (taking the reigns of the central defense following the injuries of teammates Eder Militão and David Alaba), leading the team to a very likely LaLiga title as well as to a spot in the UEFA Champions League semifinals through the deciding kick in a penalty shoot-out.