Poland star Robert Lewandowski saw the controversy pay off as Michał Probierz resigned from his role as national team head coach.

Robert Lewandowski will no longer play for Poland while Michał Probierz remains head coach, the Barcelona striker said. The 36-year-old Lewandowski, who has played a record 158 games for his country and is the leading scorer with 85 goals,

Michał Probierz announced on Thursday that he was stepping down as head coach of Poland's national football team, following a high-profile dispute with star striker Robert Lewandowski and a crucial World Cup qualifying loss to Finland.