The Portuguese star kicked and slapped Cordoba defender Edimar, but the official's report makes no reference to any violent conduct Cristiano Ronaldo may be set to avoid a lengthy ban after being sent off in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Cordoba. The Portuguese star slapped and kicked out at defender Edimar in a frustrating afternoon and was quickly dismissed. With eight minutes left on the cl...Full Story »

Lazio came from behind to pick up a deserved three points against a faltering AC Milan side, winning 3-1 at the Stadio Olimpico. Jeremy Menez gave the Rossoneri an early lead, but it was only illusionary as Lazio dominated from start to finish. Two goals in four minutes after half time from Marco Parolo and Miroslav Klose turned the game around before Parolo added a third to lift Stefano Pioli...Full Story »

Werder Bremen coach Viktor Skripnik would jump at the chance to bring Miroslav Klose back to the club. The 36-year-old former Germany striker spent three years at Bremen between 2004 and 2007 before leaving for Bayern Munich and then Lazio. Klose has struggled for starts with the Rome club this season and has been linked with a move back to the Bundesliga. "It would, of course, be a dream," S...Full Story »

Rochdale's new loan signing Tomasz Cywka is in contention for his debut in the home derby clash with Oldham. Midfielder Cywka arrived from Blackpool in midweek and is expected to feature, but boss Keith Hill will be without midfield pair Stephen Dawson and Matty Lund. Lund missed the midweek draw at MK Dons, while Dawson was forced off midway through the first half. Both players are struggling...Full Story »

Two goals from Miroslav Klose helped Lazio climb to third in the Serie A standings on Monday evening with a 4-2 win over Cagliari. The German World Cup winner struck twice in two first-half minutes to see off the Sardinians, who managed to pull one goal back thanks to an own goal from Edson Braafheid before Jaoa Pedro gave them hope at 3-1 down, only for Ederson to seal Lazio's win. Stefano Ma...Full Story »

Miroslav Klose came off the bench to score the winner as Lazio edged Torino 2-1 on Sunday in Rome to make it four league wins in a row. Lucas Biglia put the Roman team ahead when he struck a free-kick past Torino goalkeeper Jean-Francois Gillet in the 15th minute. Lazio were unlucky not to double their advantage three minutes later when Antonio Candreva hit the post. Alex Farnerud pulled Tori...Full Story »

Germany striker Miroslav Klose's second-half equaliser made him the joint leading goalscorer in World Cup matches as his side recorded a 2-2 draw against Ghana in Group G. Mario Gotze's header five minutes after the break handed Germany the lead before Andre Ayew and then Asamoah Gyan turned the game round for the Africans as they looked to cause an upset. However, Klose struck with 20 minut...Full Story »

A pair of veteran strikers are in the spotlight ahead of Monday's game between Lazio and Hellas Verona in Rome. Lazio striker Miroslav Klose, 35, will run onto the Stadio Olimpico pitch with an extra bounce in his step after signing a one-year contract extension on Friday. Hellas Verona's experienced foward Luca Toni, meanwhile, has 19 league goals, and is earning plenty of praise for putting ...Full Story »

Miroslav Klose has signed a new contract at Lazio, ending speculation he could move to MLS at the end of the season. Klose's current deal was due to run out in June and clubs in the United States and Germany were reported to be interested in acquiring his services. However, the veteran Germany international, who is expected to be part of Joachim Low's FIFA World Cup squad provided he can rec...Full Story »

Miroslav Klose remains sidelined as Lazio travel to Genoa on Wednesday, with Helder Postiga set to lead the forward line. The Europa League is Lazio's target and the Rome side are bidding to respond from Sunday's draw against AC Milan. Lazio boss Edy Reja said on corrieredellosport.it: "We have several injuries, I hope to recover some. "Klose will not be there. He will train tomorrow afternoo...Full Story »