Tag: Robert Lewandowski
Polish victory in the World Cup appreciated in Icelandic media
Each day of the World Cup, the RÚV sports department selects a player or team of the day. Today, on day seven of the tournament, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Kylian Mbappe were considered, but Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny was ultimately chosen. Szczęsny saved a penalty in the second half of the match with the […]
World Cup Group Stage Preview: The Favorites, Predictions, All you Need to Know
GROUP A Qatar: The host country, playing under a climate they are very much used to might come to their benefit. Even with that, it is difficult to see them coming anywhere near the top two in a challenging group with in-form Netherlands, and a Mane-less Senegal, who are still a strong team without their […]
Poland’s team is escorted by fighter jets on WC flights
A pair of F-16s flanked the team’s aircraft as it made its way to Qatar The Polish national soccer team received extra protection during part of their trip to the World Cup in Qatar, with a pair of F-16 fighter jets accompanying the team’s aircraft. Led by prolific striker Robert Lewandowski, the Polish team traveled […]
A Polish official knocks out the national team player for Russia’s decision
Politician accused Maciej Rybus of staying in Russia to play for “blood money” Poland’s State Security Secretary Marcin Przydacz took to Twitter to criticize national team star Maciej Rybus for his decision to stay in Russia. Previously played for his rivals Lokomotiv Moscow from 2017 to 2022, Rybus signed a two-year contract with Spartak Moscow […]
Sporting sanctions: How do Russia’s compare with other nations
From the US to Zimbabwe, RT Sport takes a look at how sporting federations have applied ? and opted against ? sanctions on nations Russia has faced a wide range of sporting sanctions since the military operation in Ukraine began on February 24. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) encouraged sporting federations to take action against […]
Polish fans insult the Russians during the World Cup match
Poland’s supporters fired an offensive song during their victory against Sweden Poland’s fans were captured and insulted by the Russians when their team secured a 2-0 victory over Sweden and booked their tickets to the 2022 World Cup in November. The Poles should have met Russia in Moscow in a semifinal on March 24 but […]
Polish fans insult the Russians during the World Cup match (VIDEO)
Poland’s supporters fired an offensive song during their victory against Sweden Poland’s fans were captured and insulted by the Russians when their team secured a 2-0 victory over Sweden and booked their tickets to the 2022 World Cup in November. The Poles should have met Russia in Moscow in a semifinal on March 24 but […]
Poles take advantage of Russia’s ban to book a World Cup place
Poland beat Sweden to book a place at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar Polish killer Robert Lewandowski was on target when his nation defeated a place at the 2022 World Cup with a victory over Sweden, after Russia was prevented from competing in the playoffs to reach Qatar. Attacks by Lewandowski and midfielder Piotr […]
Poland qualifies for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
WARSAW, March 29 (Xinhua) – Poland qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the ninth time in history and for the second time in a row after defeating Sweden 2-0 at home in Tuesday’s playoffs. Captain Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring for the home side with a penalty in the 49th minute, and midfielder Piotr […]
Win or lose when Sweden meets Poland in the playoff final
Sweden and Poland. One national team will be away, and the other will play the World Cup in Qatar this winter. The playoff final is played in Chorzów, Poland and is broadcast on P4 and the SR Play app from 20.45. Sweden must turn to a sad away suite. In the last ten away matches, […]
Poland’s Milik, Salamon misses World Cup qualifiers against Sweden
WARSAW, March 26 (Xinhua) – Polish striker Arkadiusz Milik along with defender Bartosz Salamon will not play in Tuesday’s match against Sweden in the World Cup qualifiers due to injuries, the Polish Football Association confirmed on Saturday morning. On Thursday, the team coached by Czeslaw Michniewicz drew 1-1 with Scotland away after Krzysztof Piatek converted […]
FIFA has not yet acted in a big Russia match, the football manager claims
The team leader has called Russia “the land of the invaders” FIFA has not yet clarified the status of Russia’s playoff match in Qatar 2022 against Poland less than three weeks before the match is scheduled to take place, a prominent figure in the Polish Football Association (FA) has claimed. National team manager and media […]
Czech football players refuse to play against Russia in decisive World Cup matches
The Czech Football Association has joined Poland and Sweden to boycott matches with Russia The Czech Football Association has joined its counterparts in Poland and Sweden by boycotting a potential Qatar World Cup 2022 qualifier against Russia in Moscow. The Czech FA announced on Sunday morning that they wanted the Russian military operation in Ukraine […]
The President of Poland issues a statement on a football boycott of Russia
Andrzej Duda called Russia “bandits”, while star striker Robert Lewandowski and the head of the Polish Football Association have also spoken out to boycott a decisive World Cup qualifier Poland’s potential boycott of a crisis-stricken Qatar World Cup qualifier in Russia in March has been backed by the country’s president, Andrzej Duda, and the country’s […]
Correct decision: Lewandowski supports Poland’s decision not to play a World Cup qualifier with Russia
Warsaw [Poland]February 26 (ANI): On Saturday, Polish footballer Robert Lewandowski supported the Polish Football Association’s decision not to play its final game in the 2022 World Cup with Russia in Moscow on March 24. The winners of Poland vs Russia will play against Sweden or the Czech Republic for a place in the final. Cezary […]
