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Germany's Kroos Apologizes to Spain's Pedri for Euro-Ending Injury

Jul 7, 2024, 10:26 AM

Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has publicly apologized to FC Barcelona star Pedri after a challenge during the European Championship resulted in an injury that ruled Pedri out for the rest of the tournament. Kroos expressed his regret and wished Pedri a speedy recovery, acknowledging that it was not his intention to cause harm. Pedri responded graciously via Instagram, thanking Kroos for his message and noting that such incidents are part of football. The injury is a significant blow to Spain's campaign in the European Championship. Kroos, a key player for Germany, has emphasized the unintended nature of the incident.