Miroslav Klose

The 38-year-old German striker has announced the end of his active playing career. He did so to thunderous applause. His countrymen love him. Love him for his goals and his humility.

Miroslav Klose of Munich celebrates with the trophy after winning the DFB Cup Final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at the Olympic stadium on April 19, 2008 in Berlin, Germany.

Germany's all-time leading goalscorer, Miroslav Klose, has announced his retirement from international football.

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Miroslav Klose Fußball Bundesliga Supercup 7.8.2010 : FC Bayern Munchen - FC Schalke 04 2:0

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Miroslav Klose

Miroslav Klose of Bayern gestures during the Bundesliga match between Schalke 04 and Bayern Munich at the Veltins Arena on March 1, 2008 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.The match ends 0-1.