Klose top scorer in World Cup\\\'s history

Miroslav Klose became the top goal-scorer in the history of World Cup when he scored in Germany’s semi-final rout of Brazil in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on Tuesday. Despite his 23rd-minute effort in a devastating five-goal first-half haul for the Germans, Klose revealed why he decided against his usual somersault celebration. He told the reporters that he was not in the mood for his customary somersault celebration after claiming a record 16th World Cup goal in Germany’s historic 7-1 drubbing of Brazil. ‘I had taken a knock to my left foot so I wasn’t really up for a somersault,’ quipped Klose. As Brazil learned to their cost in Belo Horizonte, it is best not to give Klose a second chance as the hosts suffered a humiliating record defeat. The 36-year-old tapped home after seeing his first effort saved by Julio Cesar to pass Brazilian legend Ronaldo and claim the scoring record outright. ‘It’s hard to find the words after a game like that,’ he said. ‘We had a great, great start and the harmony we have showed is just like we’ve had in training. We are united and you could see that on the pitch.’ While the modest Klose preferred to reflect on an outstanding team display, Germany head coach Joachim Loew poured praise on the veteran. Germany will be heavy favourites whoever they meet at Maracana based on this performance as they feasted on a wounded Brazil shorn of suspended captain Thiago Silva and injured superstar Neymar. Klose may have to enjoy his record whilst it lasts given the ease with which his teammate Thomas Mueller is finding the net on football’s biggest stage, according to AFP.