Beiruting News

Miroslav Klose, the top scorer in World Cup history, has retired from Germany's national squad a month after the team won the title for the fourth time.

The 36-year-old scored two goals in Brazil, making him the highest-scoring player in the tournament's history with 16, one ahead of Brazil's Ronaldo. With a career total of 71 goals, Klose is also the highest-scoring player for Germany. He is also the second most capped Germany player with 137 games.

"The title in Brazil fulfilled a childhood dream of mine," Klose said in a statement posted on the German national team's website Monday.

"I am proud and happy that I could contribute to this great success for the German football. There is no better time to close the national team chapter," Klose said.