The 34-year-old Spanish World Cup winner lifted 32 major trophies during his Barcelona career.

“There is no evidence Mr Podolski is either a migrant gang member, nor being human trafficked.”

They were resilient again at the Westfalenstadion as they held England.

The former Bayern Munich and Arsenal man ensured it was quite the night as he conjured his 49th international goal.

German World Cup winner will join Vissel Kobe this summer.

“I think 80 per cent of you, and also me, sometimes scratch their balls. So it’s all good,” said the striker.

The former Arsenal striker is chasing Jurgen Klinsmann’s record for goals scored at the Euros.

Lukas Podolski won’t line out at the Aviva.

A €6 million bid for Daryl Murphy has been rejected, while Robinho is on the move again.

Podolski and Shaqiri combined for their new club last night.

“Please know my heart always holds a place for you.”

The Gunners boss also says no offers have been made for Lukas Podolski.

Happy birthday, Mr Wenger.

The German didn’t hold back in his response to the rumours.

Arsene Wenger’s rewarded his Germany stars with an extended break.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel poses with Lukas Podolski after Germany victory.

The Gunners ultimately earned a comfortable 3-0 victory over Steve Bruce’s side.

The German forward really just wants to finish a whole match.

The Arsenal striker got ‘Kämpfe Michael!’ printed on the side of his Adidas F50s.

With 54 league places separating the two clubs, an upset was always going to be unlikely.

Lukas Polodski had a t-shirt printed up.

The German made a big impact against West Ham yesterday.

The Arsenal man didn’t hang around.

It’s the end of the road for James McCarthy and his Wigan team-mates.

We assess the individual performances in what was a disappointing night for Arsene Wenger’s men.

The Frenchman’s opposite number has come out in his defence ahead of tonight’s Champions League last-16 first leg at the Emirates.

It’s not all about the Manchester derby this weekend, with six games in total taking place today.

We can’t tell who is who.

The England international’s contract is set to run out at the end of the season.

Need a dose of optimism ahead of tonight’s game? Our recent record reads: one win, three draws and one defeat.

The Germany boss is looking for leaders when his side take to the pitch at Lansdowne Road tonight.

Trap is ‘an absolute tactical genius and he will have some ideas’ according to the Germans. Should you tell them about Poland or will we?

The midfielder admittted Arsene Wenger’s side weren’t overly impressive in last night’s Champions League game.

Arsene Wenger’s men will be looking to build on their solid start to the season.

Six teams are looking for their first win this weekend while Arsenal and Chelsea meet in the early kick off.

Arsenal manager is frustrated with the behaviour of many clubs around Europe.

Steve Bould has moulded the Gunners’ defence into a miserly outfit. Can they survive an afternoon at Eastlands?

Podolski scored in Arsenal’s 6-1 demolition of Southampton last weekend and, despite Van Persie’s exit, the 27-year-old is already feeling at home in north London.