Overview

• Michal Probierz stepped down as Poland’s head coach following a public fallout with captain Robert Lewandowski.
• Lewandowski announced a temporary retirement after Probierz stripped him of the captaincy, accusing the coach of violating their agreement.
• Poland fell 1–2 to Finland in their latest World Cup qualifier without Lewandowski, slipping to third place in the group.
• Polish Football Association president Cezary Kulesza has offered to mediate a reconciliation meeting between Lewandowski and the national team staff.
• President Andrzej Duda lauded Lewandowski’s legacy but noted his career is winding down, while domestic media lambasted the striker’s conduct.