Miroslav Klose has retired from football.

David Kugonza | November 1, 2016

The former Bayern Munich striker, 38, helped his country win the World Cup in 2014, becoming the record scorer in the tournament’s history with 16.

Klose, a two-time Bundesliga winner with Bayern, was without a club after his Lazio contract expired last season.

He now plans to join Germany’s coaching staff after an invitation from manager Joachim Low.

he has retired as Germany’s all-time leading goalscorer

STORY BY BBC SPORT

Written by David Kugonza