Toni Kroos, the former Real Madrid midfielder, recently expressed his admiration for Ousmane Dembele, the current Ballon d'Or holder, during his podcast. Kroos praised PSG coach Luis Enrique for his decision-making, particularly noting how Dembele supported his teammates even after being substituted in a UEFA Champions League match against Bayern Munich. Kroos's remarks may reflect criticism of the attitudes of players at Real Madrid, especially following their disappointing exit from the tournament. This comes amid disciplinary actions taken by Real Madrid against players Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde, who were fined €500,000 each for their recent misconduct. Kroos's comments could also be interpreted as a subtle dig at Kylian Mbappe, who has faced criticism from the media for his behavior.