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Lukas Podolski marked his international swan-song with a cracking goal

Podolski signs off in style as Germany beat England

Germany forward Lukas Podolski capped his international swan song with a sensational goal to give the world champions a 1-0 victory over England in a friendly international.

Soccer • 22 Mar 17

Podolski finds new challenge in Japanese League

Former Germany forward Lukas Podolski will move to Japan at the end of the season.

Soccer • 02 Mar 17

Lukas Podolski spent the second half of last season on loan at Inter Milan

Galatasaray sign Podolski from Arsenal

Galatasaray have announced the signing of Lukas Podolski from Arsenal, with the Germany international signing an initial three-year deal.

Soccer • 04 Jul 15

Lukas Podolski scored 31 goals in 82 appearances for Arsenal

Lukas Podolski joins Inter Milan on loan

Arsenal have confirmed German forward Lukas Podolski has completed a loan move to Inter Milan for the remainder of the 2014/15 season.

Soccer • 05 Jan 15

Lukas Podolski insists he has no thoughts of international retirement

Podolski committed to German cause

Germany forward Lukas Podolski insisted retiring from international duty has never crossed his mind after helping the world champions kick off their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a win over Scotland.

Soccer • 08 Sep 14

Lukas Podolski pulled a thigh muscle in the group game against the US

Hummels and Podolski return to German training

Germany defender Mats Hummels and winger Lukas Podolski took part in training today and are ready for Friday's World Cup quarter-final against France, assistant coach Andreas Koepke said.

World Cup • 02 Jul 14

Lukas Podolski injured his thigh during Germany's victory over the US

Lukas Podolski out of Algeria clash

German forward Lukas Podolski has been ruled out of Monday's World Cup clash against Algeria in Porto Alegre with a thigh injury.

World Cup • 29 Jun 14

Mesut Ozil: '"I am very proud of the team. We qualified for the Champions League and we are in the FA Cup final.'

Ozil: Cup win would seal 'great season'

Club record signing Mesut Ozil is convinced if Arsenal can overcome Hull to lift the FA Cup at Wembley on Saturday, then more titles will follow.

Soccer • 16 May 14

Swansea's Wilfried Bony celebrates as Mathieu Flamini of Arsenal scores an own goal to make it 2-2

Arsenal drop points in draw with Swansea

Arsenal's nightmare continued as a bizarre own goal from Mathieu Flamini in the last minute handed Swansea a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 25 Mar 14

Lukas Podolski is set to miss at least eight weeks of action

Arsenal's Podolski out for two months

Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski has been ruled out for eight to 10 weeks due to his hamstring injury, manager Arsene Wenger has said on the club website.

Soccer • 29 Aug 13

Lukas Podolski looks set for a spell on the sidelines

Arsenal's injury concerns piling up

Arsene Wenger's need to strengthen his Arsenal squad further was emphasised once more as injuries overshadowed progression to the Champions League group stages for a 16th successive season.

Soccer • 28 Aug 13

Lukas Podolski celebrates scoring Arsenal's second goal at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal power past Olympiakos in London

Arsenal closed in on qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 3-1 win over Olympiakos at Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Oct 12

Arsenal decision was easy, says Podolski

German international striker Lukas Podolski says signing for Arsenal was an easy choice as the Gunners are "a huge name in football with a great coach".

Soccer • 02 May 12

Cologne confirm Podolski will join Arsenal

Germany striker Lukas Podolski will join Arsenal for the start of next season, his current club Cologne have confirmed.

Soccer • 30 Apr 12

Lukas Podolski