(FILES) This file photo taken on November 3, 2014 shows Lazio's forward from Germany Miroslav Klose celebrating after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match Lazio vs Cagliari at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. Germany's Miroslav Klose, the top sco
Berlin: 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 semi-final 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 die Mannschaft's coaching staff after an invitation from head coach Joachim Loew.
