Poland captain refuses to apologize for taking photo with Cristiano Ronaldo after 5-1 defeat

What happened?

After Poland's 5-1 defeat to Portugal in the UEFA Nations League, Poland captain Robert Lewandowski took to social media to post a photo of himself with Cristiano Ronaldo. The photo was met with criticism from some fans, who felt that Lewandowski was being disrespectful to his team.

Lewandowski's explanation

In response to the criticism, Lewandowski explained that he had taken the photo as a way to show his respect for Ronaldo. He said that Ronaldo is "a great player and a great person" and that he had been honored to play against him.

Lewandowski also said that he understood why some fans were upset, but he insisted that he had not meant to be disrespectful. He said that he was simply trying to show his appreciation for Ronaldo.

Public reaction

Reaction to Lewandowski's explanation was mixed. Some fans supported his decision to take the photo, while others remained critical.

Those who supported Lewandowski's decision argued that he was simply showing his respect for one of the greatest players of all time. They also said that it was important to remember that football is a game and that there is no need to take things too seriously.

Those who criticized Lewandowski's decision argued that he was being disrespectful to his team. They said that he should have been more focused on helping Poland win the match than on taking photos with opposing players.

Conclusion

The debate over Lewandowski's decision to take a photo with Ronaldo is likely to continue. However, it is important to remember that this is just one incident and that it does not reflect on Lewandowski's character. He is a great player and a great person and he should not be judged solely on this one action.