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Barcelona's Szczesny Balances Goalkeeping Brilliance with Candid Admission of Smoking Addiction

The veteran goalkeeper, celebrated by fans as 'Szczesny fumador', warns against emulating his nicotine habit while excelling on the pitch during Marc-André ter Stegen's absence.

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Wojciech Szczęsny kam im Oktober zum FC Barcelona, als Reaktion auf die Verletzung von Marc-André ter Stegen.
Zigarettenrauch in der Barcelona-Kabine? Torwart Wojciech Szczesny weiß was darüber.
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Overview

  • Wojciech Szczesny, Barcelona's interim starting goalkeeper, has publicly admitted to a long-standing nicotine addiction, describing it as a battle he has lost.
  • He urged fans not to follow his example, emphasizing the negative impact of smoking while acknowledging his struggles with the habit since his youth.
  • Szczesny came out of retirement in late 2024 to replace the injured Marc-André ter Stegen and has delivered stellar performances, losing only one of 25 matches and keeping 13 clean sheets.
  • Fans have embraced Szczesny as a cult figure, nicknaming him 'Szczesny fumador' for his candidness and on-field contributions, as Barcelona chases a potential treble this season.
  • Despite his success, Szczesny has expressed a desire to remain honest about his flaws, balancing his role as a footballing example with the reality of his personal struggles.