World Cup top scorer Klose retires from football

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World Cup top scorer Klose retires from football
Miroslav Klose celebrates after scoring in the semifinal against Brazil in the 2014 World Cup (AFP file)

Berlin - Klose is Germany's top scorer with 71 goals

By AFP

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Published: Tue 1 Nov 2016, 3:00 PM

Last updated: Thu 3 Nov 2016, 11:54 PM

Germany's Miroslav Klose, the World Cup's all time  top scorer with 16 goals, announced the end of his playing career on Tuesday.
The 38-year-old striker netted his 16th goal in World Cup finals during the 7-1 semifinal thrashing of hosts Brazil two years ago, which saw him overtake former Selecao star Ronaldo.
Germany went on to win the title.
Klose, Germany's top scorer with 71 goals in 137 internationals, was without a club when his Lazio contract expired last season.
He now plans to join German national team's coaching staff after an invitation from head coach Joachim Loew.
 


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