I’m a World Cup icon who quit football as it became unrecognisable – stars care more about cars, contracts and boots

WORLD CUP icon Miroslav Klose laid the boot into modern-day football, claiming stars these days are more concerned about cars and contracts than the beautiful game.

Revealing he quit playing because he “no longer recognised” the sport, Klose reckons football is now far removed from its “purest form” because of the focus on money and image.

The 45-year-old is widely recognised as one of the best strikers in history...