19.06.2026 21:30
Lukas Podolski, the owner of Gornik Zabrze, which Fenerbahçe will face in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round, made a post about the upcoming match against the yellow-navy team.
Lukas Podolski, the owner of Gornik Zabrze, one of the Polish League teams that Fenerbahçe is paired with in the UEFA Champions League 2nd qualifying round, made a striking post about the match against the yellow-navy blues.
''PERHAPS RETIREMENT CAN WAIT A LITTLE LONGER''
The German footballer, who has retired from the game, said in his post on his social media account, "Football can sometimes be strange and funny. The fact that my first official match as the owner of Gornik Zabrze is in Turkey against Fenerbahçe carries a special meaning. As someone who has been part of one of the biggest derbies in football and proudly represented Galatasaray, this is a very special moment for me. Perhaps retirement can wait a little longer; it may be time to put the boots back on, return to the pitch, and fight once more!"
GALATASARAY PERFORMANCE
The 41-year-old former striker, who played 75 matches for Galatasaray after transferring there in the 2015-2016 season, put up a performance of 34 goals and 18 assists.