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Toni Kroos reveals what was said in private on-pitch chat with Cristiano Ronaldo

Toni Kroos has revealed what he and Cristiano Ronaldo were so eagerly talking about as they covered their mouths and had an on-pitch chat after Germany’s 4-2 victory over Portugal on Saturday.

The former Los Blancos bosom buddy teammates hid their mouths from prying cameras while engaging in a lengthy conversation after the final whistle. Portugal defender Pepe came over later to greet Kroos, making it a full-on Real reunion.

Now the Germany midfielder has opened up on to explain that they were talking about the tournament and also on whether Ronaldo liked playing in Italy.

“I played with Ronaldo for four seasons – and I am not exaggerating when I say that I had the greatest successes with him and thanks to him,” said Kroos on his Einfach mal Luppen podcast, via Sun Sport.

“We were neighbours in the dressing room throughout that period and I was glad to see him. We haven’t seen each other for a long time; [Real] haven’t played against Juventus.

“We talked briefly about the match and the upcoming matches. I wish them the best of luck, I hope they qualify for the next round, just like us.

“Also, I asked how Italy suited him because he has been there for three years.”

Kroos and Ronaldo were crucial parts of the Real Madrid team that won three Champions League titles in a row from 2016 to 2018, so it’s great to hear the bond between them is still strong.

In fact, the catch-up didn’t end there as they swapped match shirts in the changing rooms in Munich.

“After a game you don’t have all the time in the world,” Kroos added.

“In the dressing room we exchanged shirts. I liked seeing him again.”

Ronaldo had given Portugal the lead against Germany, scoring his 12th European Championship goal but the home side responded fiercely with as Germany went on to win 4-2.

Both sides now have three points from two Group F games with Portugal to face France and Germany taking on Hungary in their final group matches.

Although, with the four best third-placed teams qualifying for the knockout stages, Kroos could well get his wish that both Germany and Portugal make it to the last 16.