Jose Mourinho calls for UEFA intervention after Real Madrid Champions League win

Jose Mourinho joked that UEFA should intervene to postpone Toni Kroos from retiring after Real Madrid's latest Champions League final triumph over Borussia Dortmund.

Real Madrid secured their 15th European title with second-half strikes from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior, defeating Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley on Saturday night. German midfielder Kroos, who has announced his retirement following this summer's Euros, made his final appearance for the Spanish giants.

As he was substituted towards the end of the game, he received a standing ovation and appeared deeply touched by the warm response from the fans. Speaking on TNT Sports, Mourinho called for UEFA to step in and stop Kroos from hanging up his boots while still in top form.

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The former Manchester United and Chelsea manager joked: "It should be forbidden. FIFA and UEFA, they have so many rules and decisions. Make a decision and stop the guy from retiring!"

In the aftermath of the victory, Kroos dived headfirst into a throng of ecstatic supporters, celebrating Real Madrid's continued dominance in Europe. With this win, he cemented his legacy alongside other greats such as Dani Carvajal, Luka Modric, and Nacho - each now hold six Champions League titles.

Prior to the final, Kroos had been asked by CBS Sports if he might reconsider his decision to retire, to which he promptly responded: "No, it's done. Once I take a decision, it's done."

The 34-year-old has racked up an impressive tally of 464 appearances for Real Madrid over a decade, finding the back of the net 28 times and