The main thing is to score a goal in the first half. Then everything will be possible. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
When you are in the World Cup, you must focus on seven matches and not losing any. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
When you go to a club and always sit on the bench and look at the team, it is not easy. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
In football, you can't sadly just go looking for a club but have to see what comes. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
I am strong enough, and I have qualities, and when good players come in, I will play with good players. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
Spain and England have great leagues, and it would be nice to play there when the time comes. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
My best position is in the middle, and if I am asked to play there, I can do it. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
I had the pressure when I started my career at 18 at Cologne, when people were saying, 'Ah, Podolski, the new hero… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
If I come on for 10 minutes and play well, I can't go home and tell everyone, 'I played a great 10… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
Arsene Wenger is a good coach. He has authority, and straight away, I can see he helps players with small things to… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
Every tournament and every international game played gives you additional experience which brings you forward, both on the pitch and off it,… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
I like the style of football in England and the style of Arsenal, and I'm very happy to play in the Premier… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
Back home in Germany, football people think very highly of Arsene Wenger. They listen to what he has to say and admire… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
I have celebrated major successes with Germany on the pitch, but not only that, I have experienced so much off the pitch… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
Going from a two-year-old Polish boy, who practically came to Germany with nothing more than a football under his arm, to a… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
When you are young and you play football, you must play in the street. When you go to a club at the… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
I had other interesting offers, but for me, it had to be a top club. When you look at Arsenal, with a… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
When you are a big team, and you play away against a second or third-tier team, there is always pressure. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
I must say I personally prefer the FC Cologne anthem over the Liverpool one. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
I think when I play No. 10 or as a striker, I am in this position to score more goals, and I… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
It was hard every time I found out that I was not in the starting XI. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
Football in Japan is highly looked upon, even more than in the rest of Asia. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
Football makes me happy, and I want to spend as much time I can playing or contributing to it. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
Every season, players come in and players go, but I think it is good news if top players come in. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
I can't express in words my gratitude towards Arsenal fans for all they have done for me in my years in London. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
A move away from Arsenal did not fall through because I had no offers to move. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
Football is like recreation for me. I'd sooner be playing five-a-side than going out to eat or shopping. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share
I am a family person; we are a big family, and I need my friends around me. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share
Mr. Wenger could have moved on to another club, I am sure, but instead chose to stay and build something over the long term.… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share
I like the style of football in England and the style of Arsenal, and I'm very happy to play in the Premier League. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share
I have celebrated major successes with Germany on the pitch, but not only that, I have experienced so much off the pitch too, visiting… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share
Football in Japan is highly looked upon, even more than in the rest of Asia. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share
I love the competition, going out there for 90 minutes, fighting your opponent. If you take this competition away from me, I am not happy. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share
It is not a problem to sit on the bench: absolutely not. When you have three games in a week, and you don't play,… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share
I had other interesting offers, but for me, it had to be a top club. When you look at Arsenal, with a fantastic manager,… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share
When you come from Poland, you have nothing. Your mother and father are working. You have only a bed for sleep. You have a… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share
