Aubameyang LASHES OUT at Toni Kroos, says 'nonsense' celebrations are for his kids

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is t happy with Toni Kroos after Real Mrid midfielder branded his goal celebrations "very silly" and said it is "t a good role model." In response, Gabonese striker posted a tweet on Thursday, blasting German player, while claiming he will continue performing masked celebrations as y make children happy.

Toni Kroos on Aubameyang

Toni Kroos took shots at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this week when he called out former Dortmund striker and or players for overdoing with ir goal celebrations. Speaking to his bror, Felix, on his Einfach mal Luppen podcast, Real star said, "I find it very silly. Even worse is if re are any objects hidden in ir socks. Aubameyang once celebrated and took out a mask. That's where it ends with me. I don't think that's a good role model, eir. What nsense."

Kroos even took shots at Barcelona attacker Antoine Griezmann, who is kwn for his celebrations where he simulates dance moves from popular video game Fortnite. Speaking of Griezmann's celebrations, Kroos said, "He just fumbles around and dances after scoring a goal. It's so petty at times because he's just fidgeting like online gaming characters."

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'Aubameyang mask celebration' has been a common sight for fans in England and in Germany when he was at Dortmund. In March 2019, Aubameyang celebrated his Europa League goal against Rennes by donning a mask basked on Marvel character Black Panr. During his time in Germany, Aubameyang's mask celebrations me quite helines. He previously donned a Spiderman mask and even once h a choreographed celebration with Marco Reus, where both wore masks dedicated to Batman and Robin.

Wolves striker Raul Jimenez did a similar goal celebration where he put on a mask and performed a WWE-inspired celebration after scoring in a 3-2 defeat to Watford in FA Cup semi-final in April 2019. 

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'Toni Kroos children jibe' from Aubameyang

In response to Kroos' comments,  Gabonese striker posted a picture of himself drawn by a school pupil asking to create an im based on happiness. Arsenal captain questioned if Kroos even has kids. 31-year-old explained his initially comic book-inspired celebrations were for his sons. However, based on response he got from or kids, Aubameyang said he will continue to do such celebrations as it makes m happy. 

Both Kroos and Aubameyang are on national duty with Germany and Gabon, respectively. On Thursday, Aubameyang was on target against Gambia, helping his score a 2-1 win in AFCON qualifiers. Both teams will meet again on Sunday. Meanwhile, Germany will be up against Ukraine and Spain in Nations League.

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(Im Credits: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Toni Kroos Instagram)