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Lap of honor for Toni Kroos: Greifswald cheers for the world champion!
On July 18, 2025, Toni Kroos, Greifswald football legend, will be honored in the Volksstadion for his social commitment.
Lap of honor for Toni Kroos: Greifswald cheers for the world champion!
Something is happening in Greifswald! On July 18, 2025 at 11 a.m., Greifswald native and world footballer Toni Kroos will be awarded the State Order of Merit in the Volksstadion. Around 500 young footballers will be there on this special day to celebrate the national player. NDR reports that the event is already receiving mixed reactions right before the big event. After all, the organizers have to deal with the disappointment of many citizens: only 1,000 participants are allowed to take part in the ceremony, which deprives some of the opportunity to be there live.
Toni Kroos is not just a legend on the pitch. Born on January 4, 1990, the midfield strategist began his career at Greifswalder SC before finally ending up at Real Madrid via Hansa Rostock and Bayern Munich. During his time at Bayern, where he was called up to the first team in 2007, he won the German championship three times and reached the Champions League final in 2010. His move to Real Madrid in 2014 marked the next peak of his career, where he won a total of five Champions League titles. This makes him the most successful German player, along with Thomas Müller, with the exception that Kroos has more Champions League titles under his belt fussball-legende.de highlights.
Social commitments and anticipation at home
The Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Manuela Schwesig, will also speak at the honor and praise Kroos' impressive social commitment. The Toni Kroos Foundation supports various facilities in Greifswald, including the children's and youth hospice service Leuchtturm and the children's clinic. In his free time, Kroos avoids large events and was, among other things, at his grandfather's birthday party the day before. Nevertheless, for many citizens of Greifswald it is important to pay tribute to the star footballer.
Some football fans came up with a special campaign: they formed the letters “TONI 8” on the market square to express their solidarity with the local hero. The anticipation is great, even if the mood is not just jubilant. Many citizens expressed their displeasure that only 650 children and invited guests, as well as 100 citizens who applied for tickets, were actually allowed to be part of the celebrations.
On this day, the city of Greifswald will not only celebrate itself, but also one of the best midfielders of his time. Toni Kroos, who is considered an exceptional footballer, not only brings sporting success - his commitment to the community makes him a role model far beyond the football pitches.