Toni Kroos says he 'doesn't care' about potentially winning this year's Ballon d'Or but thinks three of his old Real Madrid team-mates deserve it.

Former Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has said that winning the Ballon d’Or is “not important to me.”

The 2024 Ballon d’Or award is set to be given out on Monday, October 28, at the Theatre du Chatelet in France. Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are the frontrunners to claim the award, with the likes of Rodri, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Dani Carvajal all in the running.

Later this month, France Football will reveal the winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Real Madrid are expected to feature heavily near the top-end of the 30-man shortlist, with the likes of Vinicius

Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has discussed the prospect of coming out of retirement amid his former club's evident struggles in midfield.

Kroos memorably announced his shock exit from the game at the age of 34 earlier this year. His last game in Madrid’s iconic white shirt was a Champions League final win over compatriots Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in June.

Toni Kroos has shared his true feelings about Real Madrid's recent struggles in the ongoing season that has been largely pinned to his absence from the team.