Toni Kroos on the new World Cup format involving 48 nations:
"I'm totally against it. It's good that many nations can participate, but I think we have to take more care of the players & the quality of the tournament."
"With so many teams, in the group stage we will see many very clear matches, 4-0, 5-0, 5-1... and they are not games that the fans want to watch."
"I'm interested in good, quality games that we enjoy watching, but I don't enjoy a 5-0, a 6-0."
Toni Kroos on the favorites for the World Cup:
"Spain, Portugal and France. Morocco could be a surprise because technically they have improved a lot in recent years."
...Toni Kroos on the new World Cup format involving 48 nations:
"I'm totally against it. It's good that many nations can participate, but I think we have to take more care of the players & the quality of the tournament."
"With so many teams, in the group stage we will see many very clear matches, 4-0, 5-0, 5-1... and they are not games that the fans want to watch."
"I'm interested in good, quality games that we enjoy watching, but I don't enjoy a 5-0, a 6-0."
Toni Kroos on the favorites for the World Cup:
"Spain, Portugal and France. Morocco could be a surprise because technically they have improved a lot in recent years."
"Germany and Brazil are not in the top 5. Sorry (to Romario) for not saying Brazil, but if they win it, it's worth it."