Miroslav Klose, Germany's highest goalscorer and the highest goalscorer of world cup history has retired from the country's national team on Monday, reported DW.
The leading goalscorer of Germany has announced that he would be ending his national team career with immediate effect.
In 137 games for his country, the Polish-born striker scored a record-breaking 71 goals. He also has beaten Brazilian footballer Ronaldo's record to become the top scorer in World Cup history, with 16 goals.
"In winning the title in Brazil, I was able to fulfill a childhood dream," Klose said in a statement on the German national team's website.
"I am proud and happy that I was able to be part of this great success for German football. For me there is no better time to end my time with the national team."
Following the announcement German coach Joachim Löw praised Klose's achievements.
"I have a lot of respect for Miro's decision. Just as I do for his amazing national team career, which will be hard to beat," Löw said.
It is the second major retirement in the German national team inside of a month.
World Cup winning captain Philipp Lahm also recently left the team saying he was "happy to have set himself free."
