Tag: Lukas Podolski

COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Former German national player Lukas Podolski seen on the TV platform prior to the international friendly match between Germany and Turkey at RheinEnergieStadion on October 07, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal fan favourite signs new contract with childhood club 'til he's 40

Ex-Arsenal star, Lukas Podolski, reaffirms his commitment to Gornik Zabrze by signing a new contract, extending his career with his childhood club.
COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Former German national player Lukas Podolski seen on the TV platform prior to the international friendly match between Germany and Turkey at RheinEnergieStadion on October 07, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Lukas Podolski: Next stop Brazil?

Lukas Podolski, ex-Arsenal star, considers a move to Brazil with Flamengo, adding to his colourful football career spanning various leagues
COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Former German national player Lukas Podolski seen on the TV platform prior to the international friendly match between Germany and Turkey at RheinEnergieStadion on October 07, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal striker sent off in own charity match

Former Arsenal forward, Lukas Podolski, was recently sent off during his own indoor charity football match. Former Arsenal striker, Lukas Podolski, was sent off during...
Arsenal's German defender Per Mertesacker (L) and German striker Lukas Podolski (R) attend a training session at the London Colney, North London, on November 3, 2014, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Group D football match between Arsenal and Anderlecht. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK

36yo Arsenal fan favourite signs for Gornik Zabrze

Lukas Podolski has no plans to hang up his boots just yet because, despite being 36, the German feels he has another one or two years left in him and has signed a deal in Poland.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - MARCH 22: Lukas Podolski of Germany shows appreciation to the fans after his last international match for Germany after the international friendly match between Germany and England at Signal Iduna Park on March 22, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Get on my nerves: Lukas Podolski hits out at player's wives

Lukas Podolski has criticised the wives of footballers in a bit of a rant that comes with quite heavy sexist undertones.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League - Molineux Stadium Wolverhampton Wanderers Ruben Neves warms up before the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021. Copyright: Naomi Baker

Arsenal latest: Onana offer, Buendia, Neves, Aubameyang, youth contracts, more

It can be hard to keep up with everything that's going on so here is a round up of the main Arsenal news and talking points from the last seven days.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 08, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Bernd Leno gives honest opinion about teammate while on international duty

Bernd Leno has become the latest Arsenal person to give his opinion on Mesut Ozil and his situation.
Mohamed Elneny fouling Lukas Podolski (Photo via beIN SPORTS)

Video: Arsenal loanee booked for a foul on former Gunner

Mohamed Elneny picked up a booking for a foul on former Gunner Lukas Podolski on Saturday, as Antalyaspor beat Besiktas 2-1.
Lukas Podolski and Mesut Oezil of Arsenal (R) share a joke during an Arsenal training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Group D match against Galatasaray at London Colney on September 30, 2014 in St Albans, England.

Former Gunner argues Arsenal didn't play him enough

Lukas Podolski thinks Arsenal didn't give him enough of a chance to prove himself on the pitch, despite a solid record in the games he did play.
Jurgen Klinsmann head coach of Hertha Berlin looks on prior to the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Olympiastadion on February 08, 2020 in Berlin, Germany.

Jurgen Klinsmann wanted Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski at Hertha Berlin in January

Jurgen Klinsmann has admitted he wanted to bring both Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski to Hertha Berlin in January.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - MARCH 22: Lukas Podolski of Germany shows appreciation to the fans after his last international match for Germany after the international friendly match between Germany and England at Signal Iduna Park on March 22, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal fan favourite makes debut for new club

Lukas Podolski made his debut for Turkish side, Antalyaspor, on Sunday when he came off the bench to help his side earn a 2-2 draw at Kayserispor.

Former Arsenal forward looking for new club, contract won't be renewed

Lukas Podolski is on the hunt for a new club after revealing that his contract in Japan will not be renewed.
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Arsenal ex-players in the news: 2 moves, an ice-cream company & a government role

During the course of my week I come across quite a few stories that don't seem to make the mainstream press or, at least, get delayed and I thought it might be an idea to collect some of those up.
Japanese football club Vissel Kobe's new player Thomas Vermaelen of Belgian poses with his new uniform during a press conference at Noevir Stadium in Kobe on July 27, 2019. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)

Former Arsenal captain signs for J-League side

Former Arsenal captain, Thomas Vermaelen, has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with Lukas Podolski's team in Japan, Vissel Kobe.
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Former Arsenal hitman released from hospital

Lukas Podolski has been discharged after being hospitalised with 'flu.

Arsenal fan favourite tries sumo wrestling

Arsenal fan favourite and owner of the hardest shot in football, Lukas Podolski, has been trying his hand at sumo wrestling.
BERLIN, GERMANY - MARCH 26: Lukas Podolski and Mesut Oezil of Germany look dejected during the international friendly match between Germany and England at Olympiastadion on March 26, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images)

2 two goat f***ers? Manchester City man defends Mesut Ozil as Podolski gets it...

Lukas Podolski has become the latest German player to deny Mesut Ozil’s claim of racism within the German national camp, falling foul of the ‘if I didn’t experience it, it doesn’t exist’ line of thinking.
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Arsenal fan favourite launches skincare range

Lukas Podolski has launched his own skincare range.

Arsenal fan favourite 'wants' transfer to Galatasaray

Former Gunner and fan favourite Lukas Podolski wants a move to Galatasaray this summer, according to the Turkish media.
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Former Gunner hints at German manager as best replacement for Arsene Wenger

Lukas Podolski thinks Arsenal should look to Germany for their next managerial appointment, after learning of Arsene Wenger's imminent departure.

Cursed: New signing just the latest to suffer in Arsenal's unluckiest shirt

Alexandre Lacazette is having a rough time at the moment with Arsenal, particularly after his wasted chances in the North London derby. Is it poor form or the curse of the number nine shirt?

6 of our favourite times Arsenal humiliated Tottenham

Ahead of the North London derby this Saturday, we've looked at some of Arsenal's humiliations of their local rivals.

Massive Arsenal fan favourite made captain of new team

Lukas Podolski has been named the new captain of J1 League side Vissel Kobe.
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Arsenal fan favourite opens kebab shop

Always one to give the people what they want, Lukas Podolski has opened a kebab shop in Cologne.
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Lukas Podolski admits he wants to return to former club

Lukas Podolski wants to play for Cologne again someday.

Lukas Podolski gets ridiculously hilarious booking in J-League

Lukas Podolski seems to be having fun in Japan.
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This is what Lukas Podolski had to say about Arsenal's fighting spirit

Former Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski says the Gunners need to show more fight in their derby games, and believes such outings have become "a little too friendly".

Former Arsenal 32-year-old pens emotional message ahead of Europa League meeting

Lukas Podolski has never made a secret of his admiration for former side Arsenal, and he took to Twitter ahead of tonight’s Europa League meeting to tell the fans he’s “still in love” with the London club.

Arsenal giving away their tactics and training methods in bizarre scouting plan with Koln

Arsenal and FC Köln plan to share footage with each other to help prepare for the first match of the Europa League campaign.

Former Arsenal striker excited for his 2 former teams to clash in Europa League

Arsenal face FC Cologne in the Europa League on 14 September and former Gunner, Lukas Podolski, seems pretty bloomin' excited.

Former Arsenal forward considering legal action against Breitbart

Lukas Podolski's manager, Nassim Touihri, has confirmed that the German has already contacted his lawyer over THAT article published on far-right website, Breitbart, at the weekend.

Epic Breitbart fail as they use Lukas Podolski image for migrant smuggling story

Breitbart have written an article about gangs bringing migrants from Morocco to Spain, and incredibly have used a picture of Lukas Podolski in the article.

With goals: Poldi scores brace on J-League debut

Lukas Podolski scored twice on his debut for new J-League club, Vissel Kobe.

Lacazette aims to end 'curse' of Arsenal number 9 shirt

Lacazette will be Arsenal's new number nine for 2017/18, but is the number cursed? We're taking a look at the other Arsenal number nines in the Premier League era.
Alexis Sanchez v Manchester United

Would a swap deal get a better Sanchez replacement than using his transfer money?

So, it's the end of June, and we still have no idea as to whether Alexis Sanchez will be playing for Arsenal next season or not. Huzzah!
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Alexandre Lacazette's Arsenal shirt number

Arsenal appear to be closing in on a signing Alexandre Lacazette but will he get the number 9 shirt and, more importantly, can he break its curse?

Olivier Giroud admits jealousy over these 2 Arsenal players

Olivier Giroud has said he is jealous of team-mates Per Mertesacker and Mesut Ozil.
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Raging Alexis, shaggy Bellerin & more: Top 10 pictures, International edition

A look at the best 10 pictures from the world of international football over the past week.

Lukas Podolski: Wenger is Arsenal, he built the club from nothing

Lukas Podolski has said that he has no idea who could replace Arsene Wenger because ‘he is Arsenal’ and built the club from 'nothing'.

Former Arsenal forward: Manchester City would be an option for Bayern Munich star

Lukas Podolski thinks that Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich should consider Manchester City (or that they should consider him) after the player revealed his frustration at his back-up role with the Germans.