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Germany's Toni Kroos announces retirement from international football

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Football - Euro 2020 - Round of 16 - England v Germany - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - June 29, 2021. Germany's Toni Kroos reacts after conceding the foul on England's Raheem Sterling. [REUTERS/Frank Augstein]

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from international football after his team's exit from the European Championship, the 31-year-old said on Instagram.

Kroos' announcement comes three days after Germany were beaten 2-0 by England in the last 16 of Euro 2020 at Wembley.

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