Jose Mourinho joked that UEFA should make Toni Kroos postpone his retirement after Real Madrid secured another Champions League final victory.
Second half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior saw the Spanish giants clinch an astounding 15th European title at Borussia Dortmund's expense at Wembley.
Making his final appearance donning a Real Madrid jersey was German midfielder Kroos, who plans to retire after this summer's Euros. As he exited the game in its waning moments, he was met with a standing ovation, looking visibly moved by the stading ovation he received from supporters.
Sharing his views on TNT Sports, Mourinho beckoned the football governing bodies to intervene and halt Kroos from bowing out while still at his prime. The ex-Manchester United and Chelsea boss joked: "It should be forbidden. FIFA and UEFA, they have so many rules and decisions. Make a decision and stop the guy from retiring!"
In the post-match delight, Kroos dived headfirst into a throng of ecstatic fans, rejoicing in Real Madrid's latest European conquest. He now joins the ranks of illustrious players that boast six Champions League titles like Dani Carvajal, Luka Modric and Nacho.
Before the final, when asked by CBS Sports about reconsidering his retirement, Kroos firmly dismissed the idea, stating: "No, it's done. Once I take a decision, it's done."
The 34-year-old has made an impressive 464 appearances for Real Madrid over a decade, netting 28 goals and providing 98 assists. His legacy at the club is secured as one of their all-time great midfielders, especially noted for his dynamic partnership with Luka Modric.
Real Madrid's manager Carlo Ancelotti paid tribute to Kroos before the game at Wembley, commenting: "His decision to go is the decision of a great, a decision of character. We are saying farewell to a footballing great who we have been lucky to have here."
Ancelotti praised Kroos further: "He is a great midfielder with huge quality and fantastic character, with little ego, who always played for the team. We have been lucky to have him for 10 years."
Reflecting on Kroos' potential final Champions League appearance, Ancelotti remarked: "Toni could close his career with a Champions League, and at an individual level he deserves it, but his career doesn't need another Champions League. He has been a fantastic player for 10 years, he had made history with Real Madrid and in world football."
Manufreeak
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good dancers know when to get off the stage...enjoy your retirement legend
Iffy106
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This are the real Mr Champions League π π₯ π π π π not Cr7 that always called himself Mr Champions League π π₯ π
Nubabciluz
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it's a fraud. the were knocked out in the semi but VAR favored them. I hate this club with passion
S100K
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Allow him to leave when the music is still LOUD. He didn't want to become finished and fans will start mouthing him here and there with insult. He's leaving at the right time with joy and prΓde as one of the best Midfielders ever to have graced the game called football.
Bazbcmuz
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it's a fraud. the were knocked out in the semi but VAR favored them. I hate this club with passion
Ok but don't let it distract you from the fact that Nacho currently has more UCL medals than Barca
Yatdekou
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it's a fraud. the were knocked out in the semi but VAR favored them. I hate this club with passion
Then you will die with the passion πππ
Msirlees
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it's a fraud. the were knocked out in the semi but VAR favored them. I hate this club with passion
Now say it without crying π
Benjier
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it's a fraud. the were knocked out in the semi but VAR favored them. I hate this club with passion
wowadrsyz
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it's a fraud. the were knocked out in the semi but VAR favored them. I hate this club with passion
cry with passion now
Pombinstu
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it's a fraud. the were knocked out in the semi but VAR favored them. I hate this club with passion
Who cares?
taufiq5537
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it's a fraud. the were knocked out in the semi but VAR favored them. I hate this club with passion
Stupid π
Jopcdklnt
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This are the real Mr Champions League π π₯ π π π π not Cr7 that always called himself Mr Champions League π π₯ π
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idiotic..CR7 completely owns that tournament being the best player there is..when you consider teamwise tjen its Real Madrid
henry10hazard
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This are the real Mr Champions League π π₯ π π π π not Cr7 that always called himself Mr Champions League π π₯ π
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Mr. champions league is not about the number of trophies won that's team effort, it's about your personal stats.
Joshmmk
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This are the real Mr Champions League π π₯ π π π π not Cr7 that always called himself Mr Champions League π π₯ π
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if you exclude CR7 from UCL then I must conclude that you started watching UCL football last night.
Kenzy02
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This are the real Mr Champions League π π₯ π π π π not Cr7 that always called himself Mr Champions League π π₯ π
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all these idiots coming here to troll Ronaldo u're no fan of real Madrid go cry somewhere else