Real Madrid's top performer and the national team of Germany, Toni Kroos, was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit for the Federal Republic of Germany.. The local ceremony took place at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, where the President of the country Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented the football player with.

The race was attended by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, head coach Xabi Alonso, players Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger and representatives of the women's team Merle Froms and Sarah Debritz.

“I found out who, having taken this away from the city earlier and taken it away here – this is especially special. Sports achievements are not the only reason for their award, but the ideal place for the naming ceremony is the stadium, which has been my home for the last 10 years. It’s especially important to come here, here I experienced my greatest moments as a football player.

Conveying values \u200b\u200bis a burden and I have been doing this for a long time. My fund has been in operation for 10 years and is still in use.

I always tell other football players that it is possible to increase your sweetness to the point of success.. We can help those who have been spared less, through, where possible.

I share this city with a team that encourages direct contact with the families we support. Success to stay with the team, as I have become a fan of football. I accept this city in the name of my team and for the sake of being among those who rejected it. This motivates us to continue to practice,” Kroos said.

Previously, Kroos spoke about the end of his career.