(Dan Tri) – Although he did not play for a minute, midfielder Toni Kroos was suddenly disparaged by Spanish female journalist Cristina Cubero as the worst player in the 2022 World Cup.

On the famous Spanish TV show El Chiringuito on December 24, journalist Cubero was asked to list the worst players in her opinion at the 2022 World Cup , and Toni Kroos was one of them.

The next day, Kroos took to Twitter to reply, “I knew right away someone was going to blame me,” with a smiling emoji. The star wearing the number 8 shirt was not included in the German squad for the 2022 World Cup.

Toni Kroos does not play with the German team in the 2022 World Cup (Image: AP).

Journalist Cubero later explained the confusion, noting that she wanted to name Kroos’ former teammate Muller: “Hahaha sorry Toni. You’re right. I was wrong. I mean Thomas Muller.”

After Germany lost 0-2 to England in the 1/8 round of Euro 2020, Toni Kroos broke up with the national team. On the eve of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, coach Hansi Flick invited Toni Kroos to return to the team, but the Real Madrid star refused.

At the 2022 World Cup, Germany lost 1-2 to Japan, drew 1-1 with Spain and even won 4-2 in the last match, they were still eliminated from the group stage. It is a result that fans are extremely disappointed with the team that has won the world championship four times.

Toni Kroos also heavily criticized the home team: “I am extremely disappointed. If Germany is eliminated by Brazil in the quarterfinals, we can admit that Brazil can have eight world-class players, and we only have four. But no one can say that we are of less quality than Japan.”

The German team caused great disappointment in the 2022 World Cup (Photo: AP).

After winning the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Germany was eliminated in the group stage of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups for two consecutive years. It is noteworthy that in these two tournaments, they both lost to two Asian representatives, Korea and Japan. Copy.

In addition to winning the World Cup 20214, Kroos also has 5 Champions League titles with Real Madrid. After the 31-year-old midfielder retired, Kimmich, Gundogan or Leon Goretzka have not replaced the role of leading the way Toni Kroos left.