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Lewandowski Boycotts Poland Until Coach Probierz Is Replaced

Citing exhaustion from a demanding Barcelona season, he is unavailable for Poland’s early World Cup qualifiers.

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Soccer Football - World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group G - Poland v Malta - Stadion Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland - March 24, 2025 Poland's Robert Lewandowski during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File photo
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Overview

  • Robert Lewandowski announced he will not play for the Poland national team until coach Michał Probierz is replaced.
  • The 36-year-old blamed physical and mental exhaustion after a demanding Barcelona season that included a hamstring injury.
  • Probierz appointed Internazionale’s midfielder Piotr Zieliński as Poland’s new captain in Lewandowski’s absence.
  • Poland have won their opening two qualifiers in Group G and will face Finland in their next World Cup qualifying match.
  • Lewandowski holds Poland’s all-time records for appearances (158) and goals (85) and has left the door open for a future comeback under a new coach.