Former Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski wrestles 350 pound sumo champion Hakuho Sho in Japan

Former Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski wrestles 350 pound sumo champion Hakuho Sho in Japan
Lukas Podolski spent the international break ‘wrestling’ legendary sumo champion Hakuho Sho in Japan.The former Arsenal striker, who retired from international duty two years ago, is now plying his trade with J-League side Vissel Kobe.And clear to immerse himself in Japanese culture as much as possible, Podolski decided to try his hand at the legendary sport.Podolski is loving life in Japan3
Podolski is loving life in Japan
Hakuho Sho showed the World Cup winner the ropes by kitting him out in the traditional mawashi (loincloth) worn by wrestlers before stepping onto the doyho to fight.A 2012 summer signing from boyhood club Cologne, Podolski joined Arsenal and became a fan favourite by scoring 16 times and registering 11 assists in his first season at the Emirates.Podolski was allowed to move on after falling out of favour with Arsene Wenger, but still managed to win the FA Cup in 2014.Podolski arrived in Japan in 2017 after spells with Inter Milan and Galatasaray.The former Arsenal striker grapples with Hakuho Sho@Podolski103
The former Arsenal striker grapples with Hakuho Sho
The World Cup winner made sure to wear the traditional loin cloth@Podolski103
The World Cup winner made sure to wear the traditional loin cloth
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