Robert Lewandowski, the captain of the Polish national team, came out to react to the controversy that erupted in the country after the news of the alleged prize promised by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, if the team reached the last 16 of the World Cup. Kupa. “This happened during a meeting that actually lasted a few minutes before we left the hotel for the airport. It was an informal conversation. The Prime Minister made a statement but, to be honest, the players didn’t take it too seriously,” the experienced forward told Onet, before adding:
“We didn’t expect anything, we didn’t ask for anything and we don’t want money. I want to make it clear that we did not go to the World Cup for the money. We face football and the national team with pride”Sport. The information considered “false” by Lewandowski, caused outrage in public opinion at a time when Poland is experiencing a context of economic adjustments due to the war in Ukraine.
