Germany legend Miroslav Klose expects his iconic World Cup goal-scoring record to be shattered during the current tournament cycle in North America. The former striker feels the expanded tournament format provides the perfect platform for elite forwards to surpass his historic tally, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe leading the chase.

Miroslav Klose has emerged as a serious contender to take over at Lazio as the club prepares for a potentially seismic change in the dugout. With Maurizio Sarri’s tenure under intense scrutiny, the German icon’s impressive coaching stint at Nurnberg has put him at the forefront of Claudio Lotito’s thoughts.