Three-time champions Germany qualify for the World Cup finals with a 1-0 victory away to Group Four rivals Russia on Saturday, thanks to a first-half winner from striker Miroslav Klose.

Miroslav Klose’s first half goal was enough for Germany to clinch their World Cup ticket in a tense encounter against Russia. The hosts didn’t go down without a proper fight, but Germany’s determination prevailed. Joachim Lw’s side even withstood

Bayern’s versatile striker Ivica Olic sustained a calf injury while training for Croatia’s World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan.

Miroslav Klose insists there are no nerves in the Germany camp ahead of Saturday’s crunch World Cup qualifier against Russia.
Joachim Low’s men are a point ahead of the home side

Bayern Munich travel to face Israel’s Maccabi Haifa FC in Tuesday’s Champions League group match missing striker Miroslav Klose, who is still unfit despite hitting two goals for Germany last week.
Klose, 31, came off the bench to score twice

Miroslav Klose is hoping his two World Cup goals for Germany in midweek will open the door for a return to the Bayern Munich team ahead of Saturdays game at Borussia Dortmund.

Germany opened a four-point gap at the top of their World Cup qualifying group after goals by Bastian Schweinsteiger and Miroslav Klose sealed Germany’s 2-0 win at minnows Azerbaijan on Wednesday.
Joachim Loew’s side remain unbeaten and are

Bayern Munich striker Miroslav Klose has shook off the ankle injury which kept him out of the season-opening draw with Hoffenheim.

The first of Bayern’s four post-season friendlies at the end of the 2008-9 campaign will go down in history as the water fight of Kaufbeuren.

Bayern Munich will welcome striker Miroslav Klose back from injury this weekend as they prepare for the last two matches of the season.