After 13 years and a world title bids farewell to Miroslav Klose from the national team
He stood alone on the grass. Only for themselves. While some players jumped around wildly, Miroslav Klose looked into the wide circle of the Maracana. A camera caught him in close-up, so that could be seen on the four video screens that hung in the stadium, as it overwhelmed the feelings. Klose was crying with happiness. Finally, the striker had reached with the German national team which, according to which he had always longed for – a great title. 1: 0 Germany had won the World Cup final against Argentina. In his seventh tournament for Germany Klose was the crowning success. After 137 caps and 71 goals.
About four weeks ago now. Four weeks in which Klose has had time to think. And when he has made the decision not to play for the German national football team . Klose announced Monday that he will retire from the selection of the German Football Federation (DFB) announced. After Philipp Lahm he is the second world champion, who has decided. Lahm had declared three days after winning the title in his resignation.
“For me there can be no better time to conclude the chapter team. Entitled in Brazil has worked for me a childhood dream fulfilled. I am proud and happy that I was able to shape this great success for German football. I had a unique and wonderful time and many memorable moments in the national team, “said the 36-year-old striker from Lazio . The Italian first division club he still has a contract until June 2015
The reaction of national coach Joachim Löw shows his respect. “Is on Miro Klose and was always reliable, his word is true. That was in Brazil so, I knew Miro will be in top shape when it counts. When I was an assistant coach came to the DFB in 2004, Miro was already there, we are bound by ten years in the national team. Miro Klose is an international star, he is one of the greatest strikers who brought forth the football. “
In the past week Klose had sought dialogue with Loew. He had felt immediately, Loew said that the decision of Klose was irreversible and he could no longer him change his mind. “His footballing qualities as his aerial ability, his penalty area presence, his understanding of the game, his tireless commitment worldwide to none. Yet I have so far barely seen a player who is more of earthiness, humility, professionalism, reliability and team spirit,” Loew said of the attacker who on March 24, 2001 in Leverkusen at 2:. debuted one against Albania
It was the beginning of a great National team career. At the end they gave him not only the world title. For the tournament in Brazil, it was Klose also managed to push Ronaldo from the throne of the all-time scorers list. With his goal for interim 2: 0 at the legendary 7: 1 against the World Cup hosts Klose had scored his 16th World Cup goal, and thus securing the entry in the history books. Anyway he holds with 71 goals also set the record for international goals in the German national team.
Against all criticism, the attacker always knew to say. This is something he has learned in his childhood. Back when he <"teReise" / span class => left as an eight-year-old with his parents and sister Poland towards Germany. A great challenge and an adventure was the been for the family, he once said in an interview with the newspaper “Welt am Sonntag”. He and his family were then moved to Friedland and should have been there with other families waiting, “if we get a pass or not.” In a hall with about 20 other families they had slept in those days.
“It was a brutal experience that has influenced me. Such a thing can not be forgotten. because our family has started virtually from scratch again. This went from a small radio up to the car we had gradually finance us. My father was a soccer player in Poland and my mother handball., but the money they had saved, was indeed almost in Germany as good as worthless. Yet I remember when I then looked forward to the new life in Germany. Though I did not know what to expect. “
At three European Championships Klose has participated. In Brazil, he played his fourth World Cup. After his five goals at the 2002 World Cup followed in 2006 at the World Championships again five hits. 2010 at the tournament in South Africa came again four goals to his account to recently in Brazil then two. There he delivered once again proved how well he handles his body for years. Klose lives very disciplined. Only in Italy he ran the self-imposed ban on alcohol. Escapades around him there never was. Klose always let actions speak. The big sounds he left other
This was a national player -. Jersey or its clubs for whom he has played in Germany. 1.FC Kaiserslautern, Werder Bremen and FC Bayern eventually.
“The team’s success was and is for me always a top priority,” it was said among other things in his resignation statement. “Anyone who knows me knows that I am very ambitious I’m Forward -.., And the job of a striker is to score goals, why it never went to my records, but always about giving my best for the team. As a striker I am always dependent on my teammates.’s why is a very big thank you to my colleagues from the national team, without whose Zuspiele I would not be so successful can be. “
Last time was, however, not be overlooked that the career has left its mark. The legendary Salto, a kind of trademark, always had more wiggle last. What was not to be overlooked about with his goal celebration after the World Cup group match against Ghana. But it worked last still be scoring touch. Also, he had once again managed to bring in good time in the form. Two long-term injuries had awakened it last doubts
Immediately Klose will focus on their tasks at Lazio -., And his family. With his wife Sylwia the attacker has twin sons. On 3 September, when Germany meet in a test in Dusseldorf on final opponents Argentina, Klose is next to Philipp Lahm officially adopted. National team manager Oliver Bierhoff has played with Klose 2001-2002 still together in the DFB team, said on Monday sure many fans of the soul: “After 13 years together, I can only say: Thank you for everything Miro”
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