Toni Kroos honored in Greifswald: a festival for the whole city!

Toni Kroos honored in Greifswald: a festival for the whole city!

in Greifswald, the hometown of the successful footballer Toni Kroos, the ex-world champion was awarded the state office order of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on Friday. In this honor, which around 1000 people attended, Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig Kroos not only praised Kroos for his sporting success, but especially for his remarkable social commitment. The Toni Kroos Foundation supports seriously ill children and their families, which was very important to the Prime Minister.

The event took place in the Volksstadion of Greifswald, which was renamed "Krooswald" for the occasion. Among the guests were also 500 young football clubs from Greifswald football clubs and the children's and youth hospice Leuchtturm e.V., who were particularly happy about the presence of the teacher. 160 dancers from the Ostsee dance association also contributed to the festive atmosphere.

A look back at the beginnings

During his acceptance speech, Kroos looked back at his roots. "My journey started at Greifswalder SC in 1997," he recalled. Born in Greifswald, he has had an impressive career, which finally led him to Real Madrid about stations at Hansa Rostock, Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. With a total of 34 titles, including six Champions League trophies, he is considered one of the most successful footballers in Germany.

his special connection to the city can also be seen in the fact that Kroos celebrated his grandfather's 90th birthday this weekend. Full house, but many were left over - not everyone was lucky enough to get one of the limited tickets that were only limited to 100 pieces. Among them were Marius (9) and his mother Elisa Bilow, who joyly reported on her experience. Morten (9) and his father Nils Wernicke were also enthusiastic about the atmosphere that framed the special day.

city with mixed feelings

Although most of the people present celebrated the honor and the great athletes, there were also critical voices. Some Greifswald were disappointed that only 1,000 people could take part in the ceremony and therefore had to watch many behind the fence. Prime Minister Schwesig promised that a live stream would be made available to anyone interested. This already had over 5400 views in the afternoon. The support of the city for Kroos also showed itself on the marketplace, where fans formed the letters "Toni 8" to express their veneration.

The University Medical Center Greifswald spoke out for his support from the children's clinic, which is particularly important for the region. As Kroos himself emphasized, hard work and training is crucial for young football, and his commitment should also motivate future generations.

Finally, it can be stated: Toni Kroos is not only an outstanding footballer, but also a role model that gives his hometown countless positive impulses. His social commitment and the connection with Greifswald are justified for the honor that will take a special place in the hearts of many people.