Lewy Says "Adios" to Poland Team, Threatens Return if Coach Steps Down
Blackmailer Robert Lewandowski faces heavy criticism
Here's the lowdown on Poland's star striker Robert Lewandowski's dramatic exit from the national team and his demands for the coach's departure.
After hanging up his boots for the Polish squad following a phone call from coach Michal Probierz, naming Piotr Zielinski of Inter Milan as the new captain, Lewandowski took to Instagram to announce his decision to bench himself until Probierz is out of the picture. In a bold move, he declared, "Given the circumstances and the loss of trust in the coach, I have decided not to play for the Polish national team as long as he is in charge."
This latest standoff between Lewandowski and the team comes after a string of tensions that led to the departure of prior coach Jerzy Brzeczek in 2021. Needless to say, Lewandowski's actions have sparked controversy among fans and the media, with some calling him a "blackmailer" and questioning his commitment to the team.
It's worth mentioning that Lewandowski has had a history of rocky relationships with coaches. In 2016, he also left the national team for a brief period due to disagreements with then-coach Adam Nawałka.
The team, however, seems to be taking his resignation in stride. Reports indicate that their applause could be heard after Lewandowski's announcement, suggesting they may be supportive of his decision to step back from international play due to mental exhaustion.
According to some sources, his teammates have been less than thrilled by Lewandowski's diva-like behavior in the past. An incident from March, wherein he allegedly insulted his team and the coaching staff in the locker room following a 2:0 win against Malta, may partially fuel the team's frustrations.
Amidst all this drama, Lewandowski's former agent, Cezary Kucharski, predicts that Poland's record national player and goal scorer should "never again" wear the jersey with the eagle. The jury's still out on whether we'll see Lewandowski back in action for Poland or if he'll stick to kicking goals for FC Barcelona.
Sources: ntv.de, tsi/sid, Football Italia, ESPN
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"Despite his public stance, Robert Lewandowski might find time to discuss sports, particularly football, in his Instagram posts, but he's not going to say anything about the possibility of a return to the Poland National Team."
"Amidst the ongoing controversy, some might speculate that Robert Lewandowski might miss the thrill of playing football and football-related conversations with his teammates, especially if the coach steps down."