Toni Kroos becomes a legend: Honor in Greifswald as Krooswald

Toni Kroos becomes a legend: Honor in Greifswald as Krooswald

Greifswald, Deutschland - In the picturesque Hanseatic city of Greifswald, the major event of the year developed on July 17, 2025. The celebrated football star Toni Kroos was honored in his hometown with the Order of Merit of the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This award presented Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig in the Volksstadion, a place that is of particular importance for Kroos' sporty career. Around 500 young kickers were looking forward to this day and experienced up close how their idols were honored.

Kroos, who has caused a sensation on the pitch regularly in recent years, has also made a name for itself away from the field. With his foundation, he mainly supports the outpatient children's and youth hospice service Leuchtturm in Greifswald and the university children's clinic. Schwesig emphasized this social commitment in the honor and described Kroos as one of the most successful German footballers and a showcase for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. "Many people in our country spent him during the European Championship," said the Prime Minister.

from "Krooswald" to the celebration in the stadium

In order to honor both Kroos and the special occasion, the city also attached special signs that distinguish the Greifswald as the "Krooswald". The preparations for this were impressive: hundreds of people formed in front of the town hall and formed the letters "Toni", accompanied by the player number eight.

The event itself was an experience package for the whole family: In addition to the honor, 168 young dancers of the Baltic Sea dance Greifswald e.V. performed, and the atmosphere in the stadium made hearts beat faster. Over 800 spectators came to celebrate this special day with Toni Kroos. It was a day of honor, the joy, but also the regret for the 100 fans who could not get cards for the event.

a look into the past

Kroos returned home to not only accept the honor, but also to celebrate his grandfather's 90th birthday. This family connection makes the day even more personal for him. "This award is not only the result of my sporting success," emphasized Kroos himself, "it is also a sign of connection with my homeland."

During the ceremony, Kroos entered his name in the city's Golden Book and thus made a lasting impression. The city marketing boss Maik Wittenbecher hopes that Kroos signed another "Krooswald" sign, which is to be auctioned to support further projects. After all these experiences, it is clear: Toni Kroos is more than just a footballer - he is a role model for young people and a treasure for his homeland.

For everyone who wants to learn more about Toni Kroos' commitment, the Toni Kroos Foundation offers further information.

The fans can be excited: The European football stage will experience Kroos' talented feet until the 2024 European Championship. Who knows, maybe the hometown of the star will soon experience even more joy!

For detailed information on the award of Kroos, there is LFVM and other exciting reports can also be found in the [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/sport/fussball/toni-kroos-zu-zu-greifswald-werd-zu-krooswald