Miroslav Klose: 71 goals wins us over
At the height of his popularity, footballer Miroslav Klose has announced his retirement from the national game. With a staggering internationally scored 71 goals under his belt, he is The Local's German of the Week.
Klose to turn 'party animal' if Germany win
The World Cup's top-scorer Miroslav Klose has threatened to abandon his strict fitness regime and become a "party animal" if Germany win Sunday's final in Brazil against Argentina.
Klose equals MĂĽller's Germany goal record
Striker Miroslav Klose scored his 68th international goal in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Austria to equal Gerd Müller's 39-year-old record for Germany.
Löw to experiment with squad before Euro 2012
Germany coach Joachim Löw said Sunday he will experiment with his first-choice team to build on his side's World Cup performance as the Germans look to win the European crown for the fourth time.
Germans hit by flu and fitness worries ahead of match for third
Germany's squad have been hit by a flu virus and have worries over the fitness of star striker Miroslav Klose ahead of Saturday's World Cup third place play-off against Uruguay.
Löw says Germany not in 'headless-chicken mode' after loss
Coach Joachim Löw insisted on Saturday that Germany's shock defeat to Serbia at the World Cup had not sent them into 'headless-chicken mode' and he was still confident of reaching the last 16.
Germany looking to seal second round berth with win over Serbia
Germany, arguably the team of the tournament at the World Cup so far, can all but seal a last 16 ticket with victory over Serbia in Port Elizabeth on Friday.
Turning teamwork into World Cup glory
As Germany’s World Cup gets off to a smashing start, David Sharp explores the national football team’s legendary tournament reputation.
Bayern's Klose hits World Cup form
Germany's number one striker Miroslav Klose looks set to again terrorise his team's opponents at this summer's World Cup after the Bayern Munich star admitted he is recapturing his best form.
Germany beat Russia to book World Cup berth
Miroslav Klose booked Germany's place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa with a first-half goal for a 1-0 win over Russia in Moscow on Saturday.
Two goals by Klose keep Germany headed for World Cup
Veteran striker Miroslav Klose kept Germany on course for a place at next year's World Cup with two second-half goals to seal a 4-0 win over Azerbaijan in Hannover on Wednesday.
Ballack says Germany needs to dominate Liechtenstein
Germany captain Michael Ballack wants a solid win on Saturday when his side tackle European minnows Liechtenstein in a World Cup qualifier following back-to-back home defeats.
Bayern could face Fiorentina without injured Toni
Italian striker Luca Toni faces a race against time to be fit for Tuesday night's Champions League clash for Bayern Munich against his former club Fiorentina.