Poland manager Probierz resigns after row with Lewandowski

June 12, 2025 1:40 PM

Poland manager Probierz resigns after row with Lewandowski

Poland manager Michal Probierz resigned from his position on Thursday, four days after star striker Robert Lewandowski said he will no longer play for the national team under him. The 36-year-old Barcelona striker said his trust had been betrayed and he was very hurt by the way Probierz told him he was being replaced as team captain. Lewandowski, Poland's record goal-scorer, said on Monday that he received a short call from Probierz as he was putting his children to sleep and that a statement ...

Ton-up Lewandowski scores twice as Barca cruise to 3-0 win over Brest

November 27, 2024 9:58 AM

Ton-up Lewandowski scores twice as Barca cruise to 3-0 win over Brest

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski scored twice as the hosts cruised to a 3-0 win over French side Brest on Tuesday, with the Polish striker joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players to pass the 100 goals mark in the competition. The victory lifted Barca to second in the 36-team table on 12 points from five games, one point behind Inter Milan and level with third-placed Liverpool, who host Real Madrid on Wednesday. Brest dropped to ninth spot with 10 points. Lewandowski put Ba...

Lewandowski double helps Barcelona thrash Red Star

November 7, 2024 9:24 AM

Lewandowski double helps Barcelona thrash Red Star

Striker Robert Lewandowski scored a goal in each half to help Barcelona secure a comprehensive 5-2 win at Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League on Wednesday. It was another commanding victory for LaLiga leaders Barcelona who are in an imperious vein of form, scoring 24 goals in six successive wins in all competitions, including thrashings of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Barca climbed to sixth place in the 36-team Champions League table with nine points. Red Star languishing in 35th spot ...