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Robert Lewandowski the best football player in the world!
Robert Lewandowski was voted the world's best football player in FIFA's 2021 Best Awards. The striker of the Polish national team and Bayern Munich beat Leo Messi and Mohamed Salah in a vote of national team captains and head coaches, journalists, as well as fans across the globe. "Lewy" was also included in the FIFA team of the year. Hats off!
Paulo Sousa is no longer the head coach of the Polish national team
Paulo Sousa is no longer the head coach of the Polish national team, as announced by the President of the Polish Football Association. "As the Management Board, we have unanimously decided to terminate the contract with Paulo Sousa. As part of the agreement, the former head coach will pay compensation to PZPN corresponding to the federation's expectations," announced president Cezary Kulesza.
The White-and-Reds found out who their rivals in the UEFA Nations League will be
Today, the Polish national team found out who their rivals in the third edition of the UEFA Nations League will be. The White-and-Reds will compete in Division A, Group Four, with Belgium, the Netherlands and Wales.
Unseeded Poland. Playoff draw on 26 November
The group stage of the European section of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification has seen its conclusion. The Polish national team will play in two-phase playoffs – the team is unseeded in the semi-final draw and will play an away match. The playoff draw for both phases will take place on November 26 at 17:00 in Zurich.
Nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2021 revealed
FIFA has revealed the candidates shortlisted for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2021, the winners of which will be revealed at an online ceremony on 17 January 2022. Two expert panels – one for women’s football and one for men’s football – selected the candidates for each category.
Paulo Sousa: Each of us played below expectations today
'We wanted to put pressure on our opponent, but we were driven by our hearts rather than our minds. We need to make smart decisions in terms of our tactics and strategy. That's what was missing in our game today,' said the head coach Paulo Sousa at a press conference held after the match against Hungary at PGE Narodowy in Warsaw that Poland lost 1-2.
