Toni Kroos can understand the criticism of his retired national team colleague André Schürrle about the football industry. Schürrle had declared his career end in the previous week in the news magazine “Der Spiegel”. At the same time, he had complained that weakness was not shown and honesty was not desired. The statements “absolutely 100 percent apply to business today,” said Toni Kroos in the latest edition of the podcast “Einfach mal Luppen” (Wednesday), which he runs with his brother Felix.
The Real Madrid midfielder became world champion in 2014 with the 29-year-old Schürrle in Brazil. “He is really a top character. I loved playing with him and we got on really well, ”said 30-year-old Toni Kroos. Schürrle was always in a good mood. “Nevertheless, you always had the feeling that he was someone who might not always be full of absolute self-confidence.”
Kroos agreed with the views of his former teammate. “I also believe that there is no longer any absolute ability to criticize today. As soon as someone dances a little out of line and says something critical and speaks openly and honestly, then you are the one who ends up having problems, ”he said. Everyone wanted such guys. “But it is difficult.”
His brother Felix, who is one year younger and whose contract with the Bundesliga club Union Berlin has expired, has a similar view: “If you are honest, you don’t have a long shelf life in the business. Because then you will be perceived as a difficult character. Because it creates problems, and you don’t want that. ”Everyone just looks at themselves. When there is as much money in circulation as in football,“ very few people remain themselves ”.
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