Podolski strikes twice in J. League debut to lead Vissel past Ardija
Former Germany striker Lukas Podolski marked his J. League debut in style with a superb brace to help Vissel Kobe beat struggling Omiya Ardija 3-1 on Saturday. The World Cup-winning ex-Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Galatasaray star started to repay the estimated $5.3 million Kobe has ...
Former German international striker Lukas Podolski impressed his new teammates on Friday as he began training with Vissel Kobe following his high-profile move to the J. League first-division club. The 32-year-old Podolski, who was introduced by the club on Thursday, looked sharp during the light ...
Vissel Kobe have acquired German World Cup-winning striker Lukas Podolski from Turkish club Galatasaray on a multiyear contract, the J. League first-division side said Thursday. Vissel are discussing with Galatasaray the timing of the 31-year-old Podolski's move to Kobe. "I can confirm that at the end ...
Vissel aiming for the stars with or without Podolski
Vissel Kobe's reported summer move for former Germany striker Lukas Podolski has made global headlines, but manager Nelsinho believes the players already at the club can lay the foundations for a J. League title challenge this season. Turkish media last week reported that World Cup-winner ...
J. League first-division side Vissel Kobe is trying to acquire former Germany striker Lukas Podolski, according to a report in Germany. Citing a club official, German newspaper Bild reported Monday that Vissel is in talks with the 31-year-old Podolski, who scored 48 times in 129 ...
