Why Lukas Podolski Retired: Ownership Dream at Gornik Zabrze
At 40, Lukas Podolski played his last match as Gornik Zabrze won 6-2, then took over as club owner. Ex-Germany star retires after Polish Cup success.
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At 40, Lukas Podolski played his last match as Gornik Zabrze won 6-2, then took over as club owner. Ex-Germany star retires after Polish Cup success.
Sebastian Hoeness extended his Stuttgart contract to 2028 despite Bayern Munich interest, and now faces his uncle Uli's club in the German Cup final.
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At 40, Lukas Podolski hangs up his boots after winning the Polish Cup with Gornik Zabrze, where he now takes over as club owner following years of investment.
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