He said Germany's performances at Euro 2024 and going toe-to-toe with Spain on Friday showed the benefit of collective work and social cooperation - though he lamented the cruel end after Spain substitute Mikel Merino scored in the last minute of extra time to send his team to the semifinals.
Tearful Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann lauds his team's example for German society at Euro 2024
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“And he has this human way with his children, with his wife, with his teammates," Nagelsmann said. "All these things are extraordinary, and for me they rank much higher than six Champions League titles in an assessment of his career."
Job done. Kroos leaves the stage after returning to restore Germany's standing in world soccer
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