Poland's Zielinski Defends Selfie with Ronaldo

Poland's Piotr Zielinski faced backlash after taking a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo following a 5-1 defeat to Portugal in the Nations League, with critics questioning his professionalism. Despite the criticism, Zielinski defended his actions, stating that he respects Ronaldo as one of football's greatest and did not see a reason to hide after the loss. Former Polish internationals expressed their dismay, with Jacek Bak questioning the players' honor for smiling post-defeat, while team manager Michal Probierz supported the players’ human side. The Polish team's preparations were further hampered by an administrative error that prevented a player from substituting into the game. As Poland prepares to face Scotland, they are also coping with injuries to key players, including Robert Lewandowski. The situation highlights the turmoil within the Polish camp as they seek to recover from recent losses.