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Lukas Podolski had a nightmare of a time at his own charity game when the referee brandished a red card for a very cynical foul.

It seems like only yesterday Podolski was banging in 30-yard screamers with that cannon of a left foot for Arsenal.

After leaving North London in 2015, the German forward made the move to Galatasaray before moving to Japan and Poland where he currently plays.

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The 37-year-old was competing in a charity game with his side Górnik Zabrze, against other European teams in an indoor football tournament.

The games were far from friendly with Podolski absolutely losing it at the referee after a penalty was awarded against him. The German went nose to nose with the official and was subsequently sent off for his actions.

Podolski was so infuriated by the decision that he flung a water bottle onto the pitch in anger.

His side was subsequently knocked out in the semi-finals of the tournament.

This article first appeared on BenchWarmers and was syndicated with permission.

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