Podolski’s World Cup 2006 Performance Was Hint Towards The Magic He Created In World Cup 2014

It was Lukas Podolski’s first World Cup in Germany in 2006 at the age of 21. He played as a left winger but he drifted inside to form a front two with Miroslav Klose. His tendency to make dangerous runs bore fruit for Germany. He scored his first in the goal group stage itself against Ecuador .

A brace followed as he scored both the goals in a 2-0 win over Sweden in the round of 16. Podolski starred in the German unit which was unfortunately beaten in the semi-final by eventualvictors Italy.

His tournament prompted German giants Bayern Munich to sign him for the following season. Eventually, Podolski did win it all with Germany in 2014 in Brazil.

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