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June 13, 2025 at 02:28 PM
*⚽ Lewandowski Fallout Triggers Shock Exit of Poland Coach*
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Poland's national football team has been rocked by the sudden resignation of head coach Michał Probierz, following a dramatic fallout with star forward Robert Lewandowski.
The Barcelona striker, who holds the record as Poland’s all-time top scorer, reportedly told officials he would not represent the national team as long as Probierz remained in charge — a move that has now culminated in the coach’s departure.
Tensions escalated after Probierz stripped Lewandowski of the captain’s armband, appointing midfielder Piotr Zieliński as his replacement. Lewandowski said he was informed of the decision during an unexpected phone call at home.
“I was putting my kids to bed when he called me,” Lewandowski told local media. “There was no discussion, no explanation — just the news that I was no longer captain. That’s not how you treat someone who’s given everything to the team.”
The Polish Football Association later confirmed the leadership change in an official statement naming Zieliński as the new captain.
Probierz has yet to publicly comment on his resignation, but sources close to the team suggest the situation had become untenable.
“This wasn’t just about the armband,” one insider said. “It was about communication, respect, and the direction of the team. Something had to give.”
With key international fixtures on the horizon, the Polish FA is now under pressure to find a new head coach and restore unity in a squad suddenly thrown into disarray.
