On Friday, former Germany national team player Toni Kroos was awarded the "Order of Merit" by the state. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
The ceremony took place in Grayfsvald, the city where Kroos was born. The city of Grayfsvald was temporarily named "Kroosvald" in honor of Toni Kroos.
New signs with the new name were installed at the entrances to the city. The award ceremony took place at the "Folksstadion" stadium.
It is worth noting that Toni Kroos began his playing career in the 1990s at this very stadium. Toni Kroos is expected to end his active playing career after the European Championship in the summer of 2024, at the age of 34.
During his career, he played successfully for the "Real" and "Bavaria" clubs. This award was given in recognition of Kroos's contributions to the field of sports.
