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On this day: Born June 9, 1978 - Miroslav Klose, German footballer

Germany's Miroslav Klose holds the World Cup trophy after the 2014 World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro July 13, 2014 [REUTERS/Eddie Keogh]

Miroslav Klose rarely did things the easy way but was rewarded for his dogged determination with one of the most remarkable careers in world football.

A World Cup winner and the tournament’s all-time record scorer with 16 goals, the Polish-born forward was one of the most versatile strikers of his generation, unbeatable in the air but equally clinical with the ball at his feet inside the box.

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