(Reuters) -Poland striker Robert Lewandowski said his trust had been betrayed and he was very hurt by the way coach Michal Probierz told him he was being replaced as team captain. The country's record goalscorer immediately announced on social media that he would not play for the national team under Probierz who made the decision to appoint midfielder Piotr Zielinski as captain.

Barcelona superstar Robert Lewandowski has spoken out forcefully about the issue that led to his withdrawal from the Polish national team, placing direct blame on head coach Michał Probierz for how events have unfolded. The 36-year-old striker withdrew ...

Poland's record goalscorer Robert Lewandowski says he will not play for his country while Michal Probierz is manager after being replaced as the team's captain.