Lukas Podolski News

It was only fitting that the Galatasaray forward, who joins Japan's Vissel Kobe next season, should claim his 49th goal on his 130th -- and final -- international appearance.

Germany's international friendly against Finland in Borussia Moenchengladbach, which is doubling as Bastian Schweinsteiger's farewell on his 121st appearance, is not expected to sell-out

Julian Brandt, Niklas Suele and Max Mayer have been included in the squad for the friendly against Finland in Moenchengladbach, which will be Schweinsteiger's 121st -- and final -- appearance for die Mannschaft

Lukas Podolski is the second German veteran to announce his retirement in the last two weeks after Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger

International Kissing Day was celebrated by Germany's top footballers Bastian Schweinsteiger and Lukas Podolski ahead of their Euro 2016 semifinal against France

Lukas Podolski, who has scored 48 goals in 126 caps, has suffered an ankle injury.

Lukas Podolski failed to start a single English Premier League (EPL) game for the Gunners last season, making just seven appearances off the bench before struggling on loan for the second half of the season with Inter Milan in Serie A.

The friendly between Germany and Australia started on a sombre note with a minute's silence in tribute to the 150 victims of the Germanwings plane crash in the French Alps. Lukas Podolski netted in 81st minute to help world champions secure a 2-2 draw against Australia.

Lukas Podolski has made 121 appearances for Germany, since making his debut in 2004.

The German joined Inter Milan on loan earlier this week after struggling to force his way into the Gunners first team, reports dailymail.co.uk.