Robert Lewandowski QUITS Poland national team and refuses to play until one thing changes

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has announced his decision to step away from the Poland national team until one thing changes.

Lewandowski, 36, is one of the greatest strikers of his generation and arguably Poland's best ever player.

Having scored 85 goals in 158 appearances, Lewandowski is his country's record goalscorer and has captained the team over the last few years.

However, it was confirmed on Sunday that manager Michal Probierz had decided to name Inter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski as the new skipper.

A statement from the Polish Football Association read: "By the decision of coach Michał Probierz, Piotr Zieliński became the new captain of the Polish national team.

"The coach personally informed Robert Lewandowski, the entire team and the coaching staff of his decision."

On the back of Probierz's decision, Lewandowski took to social media to state that he will not play for Poland again until the manager leaves, blaming a 'loss of trust'.

The striker wrote: "Taking into account the circumstances and a loss of trust in the coach, I have decided to resign from playing for the Poland national team for as long as he remains in charge.

"I hope I will still have another chance to play again for the best fans in the world."

Robert Lewandowski has sensationally quit the Poland national team. Image: Getty

On the back of receiving a large amount of enquiries from the media over the decision to change captains and Lewandowski's subsequent statement, the Polish FA added: "In reference to today's events and many inquiries from the media.

"We would like to inform you that coach Michał Probierz will answer journalists' questions at tomorrow's (Monday June 9) press conference before the match against Finland (15:15 Polish time, 16:15 local time, Olympic Stadium in Helsinki).

"The national team captain, Piotr Zieliński, will take part in the press conference along with the coach."

Last time out, Poland recorded a 2-0 win over Moldova in a friendly match held at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów. Matty Cash and Bartosz Slisz were the goal scorers.