Ex-Arsenal forward gets sent off in a charity match he organises!

Former Arsenal star Lukas Podolski was sent off during his own charity football tournament after angrily confronting a referee.

The ex-Germany international was competing in the Schauinsland Reisen Cup with his current side, Polish top-division club Gornik Zabrze, as they faced off with five other European outfits on an indoor pitch.

Podolski has been involved in the initiative for many years, but during their semi-final clash with Rot-Weiss Essen, something inexplicable happened.

In the latter moments of the game, the German brought down one of his opponents inside his own box and was sent to the bench by the match official.

However, incensed by the decision, Podolski refuted the referee's call and instead marched over and began angrily disputing.

In reaction, the referee brandished a red card to the former Arsenal star - who complied and made his way off the pitch and over the barrier.

However, his displays didn't stop there, as the ex-Germany star continued to show his displeasure by throwing water over the pitch and in the direction of officials.

Podolski has spent the last two seasons playing for the Polish side following stints at Antalyaspor, Vissel Kobe and Galatasaray.

The 37-year-old spent three years in north London with Arsenal and scored 31 goals in 82 games in all competitions. He also won an FA Cup with the Gunners.