Footage of Kids Recreating Toni Kroos' Iconic Freekick Goal Against Sweden at 2018 World Cup Emerges

Footage of Kids Recreating Toni Kroos' Iconic Freekick Goal Against Sweden at 2018 World Cup Emerges

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:05 PM
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  • A group of young children perfectly recreated Toni Kroos' 2018 FIFA World Cup goal against Sweden
  • The Real Madrid star netted one of the best freekicks in World Cup history after bending it to the far corner to secure Germany victory four years ago
  • Germany were eliminated at the group stage of the tournament after losing their final game against South Korea

Toni Kroos scored one of the best freekick goals in the history of the FIFA World Cup against Sweden in 2018.

The Real Madrid star perfectly executed a training ground-practiced freekick after first rolling the ball to Marco Reus before curling it home.

In a video posted on social media, a group of young kids recreated the historic moment, with precise delivery.

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A group of young kids have recreated Toni Kroos' 2018 World Cup goal. Credit: @ESPNFC Getty Images
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The goal came in the 95th minute as Germany came from a goal down to defeat Sweden in the second Group F game in Russia 2018.

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Ola Toinvonen had given Sweden the lead in the first half before Marco Reus levelled three minutes after the break.

Despite the victory and Germany being defending champions at the tournament, the European giants shockingly lost their final group game to exit the competition in the first round.

Toni Kroos reportedly rejects new Real Madrid contract

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that German professional footballer Toni Kroos has reportedly rejected signing a new deal at reigning Spanish and European champions Real Madrid with his current deal expiring at end of next term.

Since joining Real Madrid in 2014 from Bayern Munich, the 32-year-old has been an important member of Los Blancos' squad.

Toni Kroos has won three Spanish La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns in what remains as a great and impressive achievement for the German.

Toni Kroos labels Marcelo as the best left-back of all-time

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has described Brazilian defender Marcelo as the best left-back in football.

Toni Kroos and Marcelo have been part of a successful Real Madrid team in the last decade, with both players winning the UEFA Champions League five times.

The German won his first with Bayern Munich. Marcelo leaves Real Madrid after 15 years, and Kroos paid a glowing tribute to his now former teammate. Read more:

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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