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Toni and Felix Kroos can understand the criticism of professional football and its special status in the Corona crisis.

At the same time, in the latest episode of their joint podcast, “Einfach mal Luppen”, the brothers advertise understanding for football.

"It is difficult to convey to people that this can be done without problems," said Felix Kroos from the second division club Eintracht Braunschweig, referring to the trips of teams.

“But I understand the opinions that say why it's so easy in football, and they travel through world history, and we have to sit at home and can be happy when we can go to the front door.” But there, where There is a lot of money in circulation, "a lot is also possible," said the 29-year-old.

Kroos brothers defend travel

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You have to understand both sides, added Real Madrid player Toni Kroos.

He could confirm what Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick said.

“You are tested four or five times a week.

You kind of live in a bubble, ”said the 31-year-old midfielder.

"When you travel, extreme care is taken."

Nevertheless, he would also see those people who live with the restrictions caused by Corona.

“On the other hand, it's our job.” As long as tournaments are taking place, you travel there.

Recently, the discussion about the special status of professional football had ignited, among other things, the participation of the German record champions Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup in Qatar and the trips by teams to games in the Champions League and the Europa League.

Flick's criticism of Karl Lauterbach caused a stir.

In the meantime, both of them agreed to have a discussion

Source: AP / Andreas Schaad

In addition, Hans-Dieter Flick caused a stir with his criticism of the SPD health politician Karl Lauterbach.

The coach of FC Bayern had called Lauterbach "so-called experts" at a press conference.