Heartbroken Barcelona veteran opens up on international retirement after World Cup dream collapse
Heartbroken Barcelona veteran opens up on international retirement after World Cup dream collapse Robert Lewandowski endured a crushing night as Poland were eliminated from World Cup qualification following a dramatic defeat to Sweden. The Barcelona forward saw his hopes of playing on football’s biggest stage slip away in the final moments, with Viktor Gyokeres scoring the decisive goal. The result leaves serious questions around Lewandowski’s international future, especially at 37, after a remarkable career that includes 89 goals for Poland.
Speaking after the match, the striker admitted uncertainty about what lies ahead. “I don’t know yet,” he said. The game itself was an emotional rollercoaster for Poland.
They showed resilience by fighting back twice, but ultimately fell short in the closing stages. A heartbroken Lewandowski Lewandowski did not hide his frustration while reflecting on how the match unfolded and how close they were to forcing extra time. After the final whistle, Lewandowski addressed the pain of the defeat and the cruel nature of football, explaining how the result felt particularly harsh given the team’s effort.
“It’s hard to say anything after a game like this. I don’t know if the words I find would reflect how we feel. Soccer can be cruel.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Robert Lewandowski (@_rl9) “You can play well, come back twice, and end up empty-handed. For a fan, that’s the worst feeling. It hurts because we were so close.