The brilliant Robert Lewandowski is facing a career without a fitting curtain call
Summary
Robert Lewandowski, the Polish soccer star, faces an uncertain future after missing the upcoming World Cup and Barcelona’s exit from the Champions League quarter-finals. At nearly 38 years old, he may have played his last international match as Poland failed to qualify for the World Cup.Key Facts
- Robert Lewandowski is 37 years old and plays for Barcelona.
- Poland did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup after losing a playoff final to Sweden.
- Lewandowski had a chance to extend his legacy with another Champions League title, but Barcelona lost in the quarter-finals.
- He has scored 12 goals in La Liga and 17 in all competitions this season.
- Lewandowski hinted he might have played his final international game for Poland.
- Poland’s best World Cup performances were in the 1970s and 1980s and recent qualifications in 2002, 2006, 2018, and 2022.
- Lewandowski’s international career has seen early exits in recent tournaments, including the group stage in 2018 and round of 16 in 2022.
- Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick used Lewandowski as a substitute in a key Champions League match against Atlético Madrid.
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