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After being booed by Saudi Arabia, Kroos's ironic message that angered the country

Toni Kroos made Saudi Arabia even more angry, how will they receive him on Sunday?

By William Estrella

Toni Kroos is not well received in Saudi Arabia
Toni Kroos is not well received in Saudi Arabia
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Real Madrid yesterday showed once again what they are made of and came back from behind against Atletico Madrid, in a match that was a real thriller with 8 goals (5-3). Real Madrid is already in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, awaiting a rival between Barcelona and Osasuna. One of the most striking images of the match was seeing how the fans booed Toni Kroos every time he touched the ball.

Why is Saudi Arabia angry with Toni Kroos? It all comes down to some words that the Real Madrid midfielder commented about the players who leave Europe to play in Saudi Arabia for money. The German was very critical, in fact he has been one of the players who has criticized the decision the most...

It's a podcast, these were the words of Toni Kroos for which he was booed yesterday at Atletico de Madrid vs Real Madrid: “It has been commented that ambitious football is played there, but everything revolves around money . Going to Arabia is a decision for money and against football."

What did Kroos say after the match?

After the match, Toni Kroos used his official Twitter account (now called These were the German's words: "That was fun today! Amazing crowd"... How will they receive him this Sunday?


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