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Germany legend Klose retires
- Updated: November 1, 2016
Germany striker Miroslav Klose, the all-time World Cup top goalscorer, announced his retirement on Tuesday at the age of 38.
Die Mannschaft’s leading scorer with 71 goals in 137 internationals was without a club after his Lazio contract expired last season and he will now join the national side’s coaching team.
Klose hit a record 16th goal in World Cup finals during the 7-1 semi-final thrashing of hosts Brazil two years ago, which saw him overtake former Selecao star Ronaldo.
Klose now plans to join Germany’s coaching staff after an invitation from head coach Joachim Loew.
According to a German FA (DFB) statement, Klose will complete an individual training programme with the goal of embarking on a coaching career.
He will be on the Germany bench alongside Loew for the 2018 World Cup Qualifier away to San Marino on November 11 and the friendly …
