Miroslav Klose ends playing career to pursue coaching
Germany's record goalscorer Miroslav Klose confirmed his retirement from competitive football on Tuesday, and will now join the national team's coaching staff. Klose, who is the all-time leading goalscorer for Germany with 71 goals, had earlier retired from international football after the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Klose played 137 games for Germany and was contracted to Serie A side Lazio.