Piotr Zielinski, captain of the Poland national team, faced criticism after taking a post-match photo with Cristiano Ronaldo following Poland's 5-1 defeat to Portugal in the UEFA Nations League.
Despite backlash from Polish fans and media, Zielinski defended his decision during a press conference, stating, "Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best footballers in history. I lost the match, so should I hide in the corner? I felt like taking the photo, and that's it." He emphasized his indifference toward social media opinions, highlighting his admiration for Ronaldo as a player.
The criticism came amidst a difficult match for Poland, which saw Cristiano Ronaldo score twice, including a memorable bicycle kick. Poland, now third in their group, faces Scotland next, a game crucial to avoiding relegation from League A. Zielinski's photo incident overshadowed other controversies, such as goalkeeper Marcin Bulka wearing mismatched shorts in the second half and a team sheet error preventing Karol Swiderski from being listed as a substitute.
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