A Blow for Poland: Robert Lewandowski's Blown Fuse and National Coach's Resignation
Following the Lewandowski Controversy, the Polish National Coach Resigns
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Robert Lewandowski's tenure as captain of the Polish national football team took a tumultuous turn, culminating in the shock resignation of coach Michal Probierz. This feud between the Bayern Munich star and Probierz has sent shockwaves through Poland.
After losing the captaincy, Lewandowski, visibly angry, announced he would no longer play for Poland under Probierz. The escalation has stirred up a storm in the nation, with Probierz finally stepping down as a result. In a statement to the Polish Football Association, Probierz stated, "I've come to the conclusion that, given the current circumstances, the best decision for the benefit of the national team is to resign from my position as the National Coach. The exercise of this role was the fulfillment of my career aspirations and the greatest honor in my life."
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Caught up in a legal tussle against his former agent Cesary Kucharski, Lewandowski is currently in Poland. When asked by Polish reporters if he would now return to the national team after Probierz's departure, Lewandowski replied that he had other matters on his mind.
Probierz sprang the unexpected news on Lewandowski that midfielder Piotr Zielinski was to be the new captain of Poland. Lewandowski commented, "I wasn't at all prepared for this call; I had just put the kids to bed." Probierz, Lewandowski claimed, had misused his trust.
Poland, without Lewandowski, had a surprising 2-1 defeat against Finland in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, following three matches where they were third in Group G.
Source: ntv.de, tno/sid
- Poland
- Football
- Robert Lewandowski
- Uefa
- FIFA World Cup 2026
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Poland's qualification for the 2026 World Cup remains uncertain as they fight for a spot through the playoffs, alongside teams such as Serbia and Hungary[1]. In recent matches of the UEFA World Cup qualification process, Poland defeated Lithuania 1-0 with a goal from Lewandowski, and they lost their most recent match to Finland 2-1[2][3]. Poland is part of UEFA Group G, with the group winner qualifying directly for the World Cup finals, and the runner-up advancing to the second round (play-offs)[3].
- The ongoing discord between Robert Lewandowski and national coach Michal Probierz, leading to Probierz's resignation, has left the future of Poland's employment policy within their football community uncertain.
- As Poland battles for a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 through playoffs, their poor performance in football, highlighted by a surprising 2-1 defeat against Finland, raises concerns about their employment policy within the sport.
