Lewandowski set for belated first start at Euro 2024 and isn’t ready to quit Poland duty yet
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Lewandowski set for belated first start at Euro 2024 and isn’t ready to quit Poland duty yet

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Don’t worry, Poland. The Barcelona striker is set to make a belated first start for Poland at the European Championship in the Group D closer against France on Tuesday, even if it comes too late to keep his national team in the tournament. “I think I can cope with 90.” At age 36, Lewandowski might be playing his last ever match at a European Championship but he intends to continue turning up for national-team duty. I see the potential in this team.” Lewandowski said Poland had been put in what he called the “group of death.” “It’s a high level — this is a quarterfinal level of opponents that we have faced,” he said. “It’s not easy to get through it just now but it doesn’t mean we cannot come back much stronger in the future.” The game against France will at Westfalenstadion — the home of Borussia Dortmund, for whom Lewandowski played from 2010-14.

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Champions League 2024-25: Lewandowski leading Barca’s charge on Dortmund return
1 week, 6 days ago

Champions League 2024-25: Lewandowski leading Barca’s charge on Dortmund return

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski’s revival has been a key to Barcelona’s strong start to life under Hansi Flick as the striker returns to Dortmund to face Borussia in the Champions League on Wednesday. It leads last year’s Champions League finalist Dortmund, who like Barcelona, has four victories from five games, on goal difference before its meeting in Germany. Lewandowski reached a career …

Why is Robert Lewandowski not playing in Portugal vs Poland UEFA Nations League 2024-25 match?
1 month, 1 week ago

Why is Robert Lewandowski not playing in Portugal vs Poland UEFA Nations League 2024-25 match?

The Hindu  

Poland, without a win in its last three matches, will look to turn the tide against Portugal in their UEFA Nations League match at the Estádio do Dragao in Porto on Friday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE: Portugal vs Poland LIVE SCORE, UEFA Nations League updates With four points from as many games, the Poles remains third in their group and …

La Liga 2024-25: Barca manager Flick delighted with Lewandowski’s form
3 months, 4 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barca manager Flick delighted with Lewandowski’s form

The Hindu  

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick heaped praise on striker Robert Lewandowski after the Poland captain scored a second-half winner to earn a hard-fought 2-1 La Liga victory over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. “I know Robert really well and I don’t think he has returned to form because that’s how I have always seen him as a player,” Flick told DAZN. Under …

POL vs AUT, EURO 2024: Poland needs Lewandowski in crunch Group D clash with Austria
6 months ago

POL vs AUT, EURO 2024: Poland needs Lewandowski in crunch Group D clash with Austria

The Hindu  

Poland hopes record scorer Robert Lewandowski will be fit for its Euro 2024 Group D clash with Austria on Friday after slumping to a 2-1 defeat by the Netherlands in its opening game. “He will hopefully play against Austria, he’s a very important player for us,” Probierz told reporters in the wake of the defeat to the Dutch. all the …

Euro 2024: Poland missing Lewandowski against Netherlands in opening game of Group D
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Poland missing Lewandowski against Netherlands in opening game of Group D

Associated Press  

HAMBURG, Germany — Poland will be without injured captain Robert Lewandowski when it faces the Netherlands on Sunday in the first game of Group D at the European Championship. Match facts — Poland was the last of the 24 teams confirmed in the Euro 2024 lineup, winning a playoff bracket final in March against Wales in a penalty shootout after …

Robert Lewandowski suffers scare ahead of Euro 2024 - as another Poland forward gets injured celebrating
6 months, 1 week ago

Robert Lewandowski suffers scare ahead of Euro 2024 - as another Poland forward gets injured celebrating

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Poland suffered a Euro 2024 injury scare as …

Poland strikers Lewandowski and Swiderski injured in last Euros warmup
6 months, 1 week ago

Poland strikers Lewandowski and Swiderski injured in last Euros warmup

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Strikers Robert Lewandowski and Karol Swiderski were in doubt for the European Championship after they were injured as Poland beat Turkey 2-1 in a warmup on Monday. Arda Güler and Orkun Köktoçü were saved but goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was helpless when halftime substitute Baris Alper Yilmaz’s shot from the edge of box deflected in. After Turkey’s Kerem …

EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Poland: Robert Lewandowski's side booked their ticket to Germany by the skin of their teeth... but could be a dark horse - if they can put a torrid year behind them
6 months, 2 weeks ago

EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Poland: Robert Lewandowski's side booked their ticket to Germany by the skin of their teeth... but could be a dark horse - if they can put a torrid year behind them

Daily Mail  

Poland's road to Euro 2024 has been a bumpy one. Michal Probierz Following their indifferent 2023, failing to gain automatic qualification for the tournament after placing third in their qualifying group, the national side's hierarchy decided that change was needed, with Poland parting ways with their manager Fernando Santos. Qualifying Group E Team Won Lost Drawn Points Albania 4 3 …

Lewandowski suggests he will stay at Barcelona next season
7 months ago

Lewandowski suggests he will stay at Barcelona next season

The Hindu  

Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has suggested he will remain at the La Liga club next season and said he hopes to contribute to his side’s ambitions for silverware. I want to win many titles with Barcelona and I am sure that next season we will be even stronger and we will also win titles,” Lewandowski told Mundo Deportivo on Wednesday …

Fernando Santos’ future as Poland coach uncertain after poor start to Euro 2024 qualifying
1 year, 3 months ago

Fernando Santos’ future as Poland coach uncertain after poor start to Euro 2024 qualifying

The Hindu  

Fernando Santos’ position as Poland coach remained uncertain Tuesday after he met with the president of the country’s football federation following the team’s poor start to European Championship qualifying. Poland, with star striker Robert Lewandowski, is fourth in its five-team European Championship qualifying group — behind Albania, the Czech Republic and Moldova — after losing three of its five games …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Robert Lewandowski Might Take Up International Retirement After Poland's Exit
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Robert Lewandowski Might Take Up International Retirement After Poland's Exit

News 18  

Poland captain Robert Lewandowski refused to confirm if he had played his last ever game at the World Cup after his side were knocked out of the tournament in Qatar in a 3-1 last-16 defeat by France on Sunday. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World …

Mexico vs Poland, Qatar 2022: Lewandowski’s World Cup goals will come, says coach
2 years, 1 month ago

Mexico vs Poland, Qatar 2022: Lewandowski’s World Cup goals will come, says coach

The Hindu  

Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz felt for his star player Robert Lewandowski who failed to convert a penalty in its 0-0 draw with Mexico on Tuesday but believes the experienced striker will come good at the World Cup. Zico, Socrates, Platini, Maradona - from those championships I remember - but also many other great footballers.” This seems of little consolation, however, …

FIFA World Cup: Robert Lewandowski leads Poland's 26-man squad to Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Robert Lewandowski leads Poland's 26-man squad to Qatar

Firstpost  

Poland will play against Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Argentina in Group C. Warsaw: Robert Lewandowski will lead Poland’s World Cup campaign with Barcelona’s goalscoring machine among the 26-man squad for Qatar named by coach Czeslaw Michniewicz on Thursday. “Each one is at such a level and such an ability that I can count on them at any time.” POLAND WORLD …

'Three Weeks Ago we Were Flying': Barcelona Coach Hunting for Robert Lewandowski Supply-line in Vital Week
2 years, 2 months ago

'Three Weeks Ago we Were Flying': Barcelona Coach Hunting for Robert Lewandowski Supply-line in Vital Week

News 18  

Robert Lewandowski has proven over the years that he is a guarantee of goals, as long as he gets the ball. Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is searching for answers to that problem, with his team’s form dipping at just the wrong moment, as they welcome Inter Milan and then face Real Madrid in the Clasico this week. Coinciding with the …

Robert Lewandowski joins Barcelona from Bayern Munich until 2027
2 years, 5 months ago

Robert Lewandowski joins Barcelona from Bayern Munich until 2027

Firstpost  

Robert Lewandowski leaves Bayern Munich after eight years with one Champions League and eight Bundesliga titles. Barcelona: Robert Lewandowski is joining Barcelona in a 50 million euro deal until 2027, the Spanish club said on Tuesday. “Barcelona and Bayern Munich have arrived at an agreement for the transfer of Robert Lewandowski for a total of €45 million + €5 million …

Lewandowski passes medical at Barcelona
2 years, 5 months ago

Lewandowski passes medical at Barcelona

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski passed his medical and said he’s ready to help put Barcelona back at the top in European football. “It was very easy to decide to come to Barca,” the Poland player said after joining his teammates in Florida. I think I can help to put the team back at the top of European football.” Barcelona this weekend reached …

Lewandowski passes medical, says Barcelona 'is back'
2 years, 5 months ago

Lewandowski passes medical, says Barcelona 'is back'

Hindustan Times  

Robert Lewandowski passed his medical on Monday and said he's ready to help put Barcelona back at the top in European soccer. FILE - Robert Lewandowski celebrates “It was very easy to decide to come to Barça,” the Poland player said after joining his teammates in Florida. I think I can help to put the team back at the top …

Lewandowski credits Xavi for ‘easy’ decision on Barcelona move
2 years, 5 months ago

Lewandowski credits Xavi for ‘easy’ decision on Barcelona move

The Hindu  

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has hailed Barcelona coach Xavi as the main reason for his move to the LaLiga club, saying the former midfielder's ideas and methods painted an "amazing future" for the Spanish team. The Poland international said that he "always wanted to play for a big club" in LaLiga and praised Xavi, who was roped in last season …

Robert Lewandowski joins Barcelona in Miami for US tour
2 years, 5 months ago

Robert Lewandowski joins Barcelona in Miami for US tour

The Hindu  

Already wearing Barcelona's colours, Robert Lewandowski joined the squad in Miami ahead of his medical and the signing of his contract with the Catalan club. "I am very happy to have joined FC Barcelona," Lewandowski said on Sunday from Miami in a video released by Barcelona ahead of its US tour. Barcelona's squad, still without Lewandowski, had its first training …

Robert Lewandowski joins Barcelona in Miami for US tour
2 years, 5 months ago

Robert Lewandowski joins Barcelona in Miami for US tour

The Hindu  

Already wearing Barcelona’s colors, Robert Lewandowski joined the squad in Miami on Sunday ahead of his medical and the signing of his contract with the Catalan club. What Lewandowski has achieved at Bayern ‘is more than extraordinary’, says Oliver Kahn “I am very happy to have joined FC Barcelona,” Lewandowski said from Miami in a video released by Barcelona ahead …

Guess who is tweeting: FC Barcelona capture Robert Lewandowski's first moments with Spanish club
2 years, 5 months ago

Guess who is tweeting: FC Barcelona capture Robert Lewandowski's first moments with Spanish club

India Today  

Bayern Munich’s number nine for many years, Robert Lewandowski officially joined FC Barcelona in the early hours of Monday, 18 July. The Lewandowski deal was finalised after much back and forth with the German club, who now will be receiving 45 million euros plus add-ons for their main striker. FC Barcelona’s social media accounts shared the first visuals of Lewandowski …

Barcelona set to sign striker Lewandowski from Bayern Munich
2 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona set to sign striker Lewandowski from Bayern Munich

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona is set to sign Poland striker Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich in a bold move by the debt-ridden club to acquire a world-class scorer who can finally help to fill the void left by Lionel Messi’s exit. The 33-year-old Lewandowski, one of soccer’s most prolific scorers of the past decade, would greatly boost Barcelona’s chances of …

Robert Lewandowski Bids Goodbye to Teammates as Bayern Munich CEO Confirms Verbal Agreement With Barcelona
2 years, 5 months ago

Robert Lewandowski Bids Goodbye to Teammates as Bayern Munich CEO Confirms Verbal Agreement With Barcelona

News 18  

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has confirmed that he will leave Bayern Munich this season as the club CEO Oliver Kahn also confirmed an agreement with Catalan giants Barcelona. However, Lewandowski joined Bayern’s training session recently and confirmed that he has already told goodbye to his teammates. Apart from the Champions League title in 2020, Lewandowski has won 10 Bundesliga titles, …

Robert Lewandowski's Former Agent Reveals Why Striker Wants to Join Barcelona
2 years, 5 months ago

Robert Lewandowski's Former Agent Reveals Why Striker Wants to Join Barcelona

News 18  

Bayern Munich’s prolific goalscorer Robert Lewandowski’s speculated move to Barcelona is not a new rumour but the reason behind this potential transfer was hitherto unknown. Lewandowski’s former agent Cezary Kucharski recently opened up on the Polish striker’s desire to join the Catalan giants. According to an article published by Marca, Kucharski revealed to Radio Ser that Lewandowski always wanted to …

Robert Lewandowski 'rejects PSG and signs £9m, £175,000-a-week contract with Barcelona'
2 years, 6 months ago

Robert Lewandowski 'rejects PSG and signs £9m, £175,000-a-week contract with Barcelona'

Daily Mail  

Robert Lewandowski has rejected Paris Saint-Germain and agreed a deal with Barcelona, according to reports in Spain. French champions Paris Saint-Germain were keen to hijack the move, but Lewandowski's camp is said to have assured the Catalan side his heart is set on a move to the Nou Camp. Robert Lewandowski has reportedly agreed a three-year £175,000-a-week deal with Barcelona …

Goretzka tries to calm tension between Bayern Munich, Lewandowski
2 years, 6 months ago

Goretzka tries to calm tension between Bayern Munich, Lewandowski

The Hindu  

Leon Goretzka on Tuesday tried to calm the simmering tensions between his want-away Bayern Munich team-mate Robert Lewandowski and club bosses, with Barcelona reportedly eager to sign the star striker. "I think overall it was an unbelievable success story for both FC Bayern and 'Lewy'," Bayern midfielder Goretzka said while with the Germany squad. While with the Poland team on …

Lewandowski says time at Bayern Munich is ''over''
2 years, 6 months ago

Lewandowski says time at Bayern Munich is ''over''

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski's time at Bayern Munich appears to be over. Sitting next to him, Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz said: "It looks today that Bayern will use this year of contract and Robert will have to stay. The 33-year-old forward previously told Polish broadcaster Eleven Sports it would be "hard to know if I'll still be playing for Bayern next season." …

Robert Lewandowski says his time with Bayern Munich over amid Barcelona offer reports
2 years, 6 months ago

Robert Lewandowski says his time with Bayern Munich over amid Barcelona offer reports

Firstpost  

Robert Lewandowski said Monday that his time with Bayern Munich was over, without specifying his future plans, amid reports that Barcelona have made an offer. Warsaw: Robert Lewandowski said Monday that his time with Bayern Munich was over, without specifying his future plans, amid reports that Barcelona have made him an offer. I trust that Bayern won’t stop me, just …

Robert Lewandowski to start in Bayern's season finale, future still unclear
2 years, 7 months ago

Robert Lewandowski to start in Bayern's season finale, future still unclear

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski will start in Saturday's Bundesliga finale at VfL Wolfsburg, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Friday, but his future at the German champions remains unclear. The Bundesliga's top scorer has a contract to 2023 but German media reported this week the Pole was unwilling to extend his deal, making a move away from the club in …

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic rules out Lewandowski exit before 2023
2 years, 7 months ago

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic rules out Lewandowski exit before 2023

Firstpost  

Lewandowski has a Bayern contract until 2023, “that is clear. Berlin: Bayern Munich sports director Hasan Salihamidzic on Sunday dismissed the possibility of Robert Lewandowski leaving the freshly-crowned Bundesliga champions this summer, amid rumours of a transfer to Barcelona. When asked by Sky if he could “rule out” Lewandowski leaving Bayern this summer, Salihamidzic dismissed the possibility with an emphatic …

'Cant Imagine Playing Against Russia,' Says Lewandowski As Poland Cancels Football WC Play-Off
2 years, 9 months ago

'Cant Imagine Playing Against Russia,' Says Lewandowski As Poland Cancels Football WC Play-Off

ABP News  

Poland has decided to not play against Russia in the 2022 World Cup play-off that was scheduled for March 24 in Moscow amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, reported AFP. Due to the escalation of the Russian Federation’s aggression in Ukraine, the Polish team does not envisage playing the play-off against Russia," wrote Cezary Kulesz - president of the …

Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski is 'DETERMINED to finish his career at Real Madrid'
2 years, 10 months ago

Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski is 'DETERMINED to finish his career at Real Madrid'

Daily Mail  

Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski is hopeful of making his dream move to Spanish giants Real Madrid this summer. Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is lining up a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid PSG forward Kylian Mbappe is expected to join Real Madrid in the summer when his contract expires Los Blancos interest in Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland …

Lewandowski, Poland out of Euro 2020 with 3-2 loss to Sweden
3 years, 6 months ago

Lewandowski, Poland out of Euro 2020 with 3-2 loss to Sweden

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski had just headed the ball off the crossbar twice in as many seconds when it landed back at his feet. Viktor Claesson, not Lewandowski, had the final say at Saint Petersburg Stadium with a goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time to give Sweden a 3-2 victory and first place in Group E. For Sweden, it’s a …

Euro 2020: Lewandowski, Poland out of tournament with 3-2 loss to Sweden
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Lewandowski, Poland out of tournament with 3-2 loss to Sweden

India TV News  

Even with two goals, Robert Lewandowski still couldn’t stop Poland from making an early exit at the European Championship. The FIFA player of the year made amends for an astounding early triple miss by scoring twice in the second half on Wednesday, but Viktor Claesson got the winning goal in stoppage time to give Sweden a 3-2 victory. Like Lewandowski, …

Robert Lewandowski misses SITTER as Poland talisman hits the bar twice within seconds against Sweden
3 years, 6 months ago

Robert Lewandowski misses SITTER as Poland talisman hits the bar twice within seconds against Sweden

Daily Mail  

He's been the most lethal player in Europe this season, but Robert Lewandowski missed an open goal for Poland as they were dumped out of Euro 2020. Robert Lewandowski initially did well to his header down into the ground and onto the bar However, the European Golden Shoe winner missed his follow-up with the goal gaping The 41-goal Bundesliga top …

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Poland's Lewandowski looks to find a way past Sweden
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Poland's Lewandowski looks to find a way past Sweden

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski is facing another early exit from a major international tournament. Beating Sweden is Poland’s only route to the knockout stage of Euro 2020 — and that’s something no team has managed in seven games in 2021. READ | FIFA’s reigning player of the year recovered from an underwhelming display in Poland’s 2-1 loss to Slovakia in Group E …

Euro 2020: Spain won't change tack against Poland, aims to be more clinical
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain won't change tack against Poland, aims to be more clinical

The Hindu  

Spain showed a real lack of cutting edge in its opening 0-0 draw with Sweden but there is little chance of it veering from its usual strategy when it face Poland in its second Euro 2020 match on Saturday. But coach Luis Enrique has proudly pledged to adopt the same tactics against Poland, saying "we try to play the same …

Euro 2020: Poland wary of overdependence on superstar Robert Lewandowski as new coach Paulo Sousa gears up for first major test
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Poland wary of overdependence on superstar Robert Lewandowski as new coach Paulo Sousa gears up for first major test

Firstpost  

Poland coach Paulo Sousa, who was surprisingly appointed to lead the team in January, needs to set up his players to get the best from Lewandowski, while also considering his backup options in case his captain is absent. Sousa is a former Portugal midfielder going into his first major tournament as a national team coach, and he has already seen …

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Poland striker Robert Lewandowski to miss England clash with knee injury
3 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Poland striker Robert Lewandowski to miss England clash with knee injury

Firstpost  

The Bayern Munich forward suffered the injury during Sunday’s 3-0 win over Andorra in Warsaw in which he scored two goals but had to leave the field in the 63rd minute. Robert Lewandowski will miss Poland’s 2022 World Cup qualifier against England with a right knee injury, the Polish Football Association said on Monday. Poland are currently third in Group …

AP Interview: Lewandowski reflects on award-winning season
4 years, 1 month ago

AP Interview: Lewandowski reflects on award-winning season

Associated Press  

ROME — Put Robert Lewandowski in that shrinking category of people who will look back on 2020 as a year to remember. With 55 goals in 47 games across all competitions, Lewandowski led Bayern to the Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League titles and put himself in the running for all of the sport’s biggest yearly awards. While the time-honored …

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