Overview

• The 40-year-old posted a selfie from the Torcida section on Instagram, writing: "Mit unserer Torcida Górnik. Unglaubliche Leidenschaft. Das ist Fußball!"
• Coach Michał Gašparík said Podolski was out with a light calf strain and needs rest before returning.
• Górnik drew 1:1 away to Cracovia, a result that keeps them first in the league by a single point.
• The shirtless appearance came on a chilly evening reported at about 9°C in Kraków.
• Podolski has played for Górnik since 2021 and is under contract through June 2026, with BILD reporting 123 appearances and 25 goals.