Poland captain Lewandowski refuses to apologise for controversial Cristiano Ronaldo photo

Robert Lewandowski claims the photo was taken in jest and that he has no regrets about posting it

Poland captain Robert Lewandowski has refused to apologise for posting a controversial photo of himself with Cristiano Ronaldo on social media. The photo, which was taken after Poland's 3-2 win over Portugal in the Nations League, showed Lewandowski making a rude gesture towards Ronaldo. Some people have interpreted the gesture as being disrespectful, but Lewandowski claims it was simply a joke.

Lewandowski: "It was just a joke"

"I have no regrets about posting the photo," Lewandowski said. "It was just a joke. I have a lot of respect for Cristiano Ronaldo, and I would never do anything to disrespect him. We are both professional footballers, and we both know how to take a joke."

Lewandowski's comments come after some people called for him to be punished for his actions. However, the Polish Football Association has said that it will not take any action against Lewandowski.

The photo has sparked a debate about the use of social media by professional athletes. Some people believe that athletes should be more careful about what they post on social media, while others believe that athletes should be free to express themselves.

Lewandowski's refusal to apologise for the photo suggests that he believes that athletes should be free to express themselves on social media. However, it is important to remember that what is considered acceptable behavior on social media can vary depending on the culture and the context.

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