David Villa joins Andres Iniesta, Lukas Podolski at J.League club Vissel Kobe
Villa made the announcement on YouTube and the move was later confirmed by Kobe in a statement.
Dec 01, 2018, 16:25 PM IST
Lukas Podolski signs off career with Germany in style with brilliant winner against England
Germany coach Joachim Loew also experimented by starting just three 2014 World Cup winners in Toni Kroos, Mats Hummels and Podolski.
Mar 23, 2017, 10:50 AM IST
Germany vs England: Timo Werner set for Germany debut as Lukas Podolski bids farewell
The 31-year-old has scored 48 goals in 148 appearances for Germany, but has not held down a first-team place since the Euro 2012 finals.
Mar 20, 2017, 18:11 PM IST
READ! Germany forward Lukas Podolski's EMOTIONAL good-bye letter on International retirement
Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger also announced retirement from International duty.
Aug 15, 2016, 23:27 PM IST
Germany's Lukas Podolski ends his successful 12-year international career
"I am dedicating myself more to other things, mainly my family," he explained. "The national team has always been in my heart, and they always will be, but I felt after the Euros and the vacation that my focus has shifted."
Aug 15, 2016, 17:16 PM IST
