Robert Lewandowski refuses to play for Poland ‘as long as coach is in charge’
The GuardianMonday, June 9, 2025 at 10:02:14 AM
Polish football legend Robert Lewandowski has walked away from the national team, declaring he won’t return as long as current coach Michal Probierz stays in charge. The bombshell comes after Lewandowski was stripped of the captaincy—a role handed to Inter Milan’s Piotr Zielinski—which the striker says shattered his trust in the manager. At 35, this could mark a bitter end to his international career unless tensions ease.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about armband drama—it’s a seismic rift in Polish football. Lewandowski isn’t just any player; he’s their all-time top scorer and a symbol of national pride. His abrupt exit risks destabilizing the team ahead of Euro 2024 qualifiers and leaves fans wondering if this feud is fixable or if an era’s ending on a sour note. For a country where football’s practically a religion, this is big, messy news.
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