Soft-spoken Klose sets scoring record

Germany striker Miroslav Klose became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with his 16th goal during its semifinal against Brazil on Tuesday, eclipsing former Brazil striker Ronaldo with his 23rd-minute strike.

The 36-year-old, playing in his fourth World Cup, had already equaled Ronaldo on 15 goals with his dramatic strike in Germany's 2-2 draw against Ghana in the group stage before moving ahead on Tuesday in the match in Belo Horizonte.

The goal was his first in a World Cup semifinal and one of his most important because it put Germany 2-0 ahead.