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'Waiving salary is like a donation in vain' - Real Madrid star Kroos against players taking pay cuts

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has come out against players taking pay cuts during the coronavirus pandemic, instead saying they should be free to donate to a cause of their choice.

While rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have each confirmed that their players will take a 70 per cent wage cut, Real Madrid have not announced any action for their players as of yet.

Kroos has said he agrees with his club's stance, saying that there are more worthy causes during the current crisis than a footballer's club.

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"Waiving salary is like a donation in vain, or to the club," the midfielder told the SWR Sport podcast.