Toni Kroos has prematurely ended Pedri’s Euro 2024 campaign with a forceful tackle, yet the German midfielder astonishingly escaped without even a booking.
Friday’s quarter-final clash between Spain and Germany was billed as one of the tournament’s marquee matchups, a contest fit for the final. Fans anticipated a tactical battle with cautious play from both sides. However, the early stages defied these expectations as both teams launched into aggressive attacks and robust challenges.
Among the most notable incidents was Kroos’s crunching tackle on the young Spanish star Pedri just four minutes into the match. The 21-year-old Barcelona prodigy, who has struggled with injuries over the past couple of years, initially tried to continue but soon signaled for a substitution, clearly in distress.
Pedri’s early exit was met with visible frustration, and fans quickly took to social media to express their disbelief at the lack of disciplinary action from referee Anthony Taylor. Many felt that Kroos’s challenge deserved at least a yellow card, if not more, highlighting the intensity and controversy that can accompany high-stakes international fixtures.
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