Robert Lewandowski has announced his retirement from international football, citing feelings of betrayal by Poland's head coach Michal Probierz after having the captaincy stripped from him. Lewandowski expressed emotional pain over how the decision was communicated, which he found disrespectful. In a recent interview, he outlined the trust that was violated and his deep commitment to the national team over his long career. Coupled with physical and mental fatigue, these factors influenced his decision to step away from national duties until Probierz is no longer in charge.
I got a surprise call from Probierz with the information that he had decided to take away the armband. I was not prepared for it at all, I was putting my children to bed.
I've always given everything to the national team, it's always been the most important thing to me, but I'm very hurt by what happened.
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