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Barcelona’s Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has announced a conditional retirement from the Poland national team, citing a fallout with head coach Michal Probierz. The 36-year-old declared that he will not play for Poland as long as Probierz remains in charge, sparking widespread discussion in the football world.
Lewandowski enjoyed an impressive season with Barcelona but has faced issues with inconsistent participation in the national team. Tensions escalated when he missed a friendly match last Friday, leading Probierz to strip him of the captaincy and appoint Inter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski as the new captain. This decision was met with strong disapproval from Lewandowski.
In a post on the social media platform X, Lewandowski stated, “Considering the current situation and my loss of confidence in the national team coach, I have decided that as long as he remains the coach, I will not play for the Poland national team.” He expressed hope to return and play in front of Poland’s passionate fans in the future.
Lewandowski, Poland’s record goalscorer with 85 goals in 158 matches, has been the team’s captain since 2014. His decision is a significant blow to the Polish Football Association. Under Probierz, who took charge in September 2023, Poland has won 10 of 20 matches and started the 2026 World Cup qualifiers strongly, leading Group J. However, this rift between the coach and the country’s greatest footballer raises concerns about the team’s future.
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