After Toni Kroos was booed by spectators in Saudi Arabia in the semi-final of the Supercopa, the midfielder reacted with sarcasm.
The 2014 German world champion came on as a substitute in the 67th minute in the semifinals of the Spanish Supercopa against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday (January 10, 2024) and was whistled at practically every time he touched the ball in the Al-Awwal Stadium. “That was fun today! Great audience“, wrote the 34-year-old on “X”.
Spectators also disrupt the memory of Beckenbauer
There were also whistles from the stands during the minute’s silence for Franz Beckenbauer. The German football emperor died on Sunday (January 7th, 2024) at the age of 78.
“I do not get it“, said Real’s coach Carlo Ancelotti about the whistle against Kroos. He spoke to him about it afterwards, reported the successful Italian coach.
criticism of Human rights situation as a trigger?
The reason for the whistles is likely to be Kroos’ comments last summer. He had commented critically on the moves of many footballers to Saudi Arabia and emphasized that the human rights situation in the country was one thing that would prevent him from such a move.
Real won the game against their city rivals 5-3 after extra time and will play in the Supercopa final on Sunday (January 13, 2024) against FC Barcelona or CA Osasuna – also at the Al-Awwal Stadium.