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Klose quits, eyes career in coaching

GERMANY’S record goalscorer Miroslav Klose is starting a traineeship with the national team as the retired striker looks to kick off his coaching career, the German Football Association said yesterday.

Klose, who helped his country win the 2014 World Cup and became the all-time top scorer at the tournament with 16 goals, ended his playing career last season at Lazio.

“He will undergoing an individual training and trainee program with the clear aim of starting a coaching career,” the FA said. The 38-year-old is Germany’s leading scorer with 71 goals in 137 matches.

“In the past months the thought has matured in me to remain on the pitch with the perspective of the coach,” Klose said. “I would like to thank (Germany coach) Joachim Loew and (sports director) Hansi Flick for the chance to sharpen my perspective in a practical environment.”




 

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