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Robert Lewandowski

F.C. Barcelona | Poland

A bet, garlic and a whole lot of life lessons.

Robert Lewandowski tells the story of his relationship with his Borussia Dortmund manager Jürgen Klopp.

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I just wanted to show people that I could play at this level.

Kids from Poland are not supposed to be the best in the world. It’s just not supposed to happen.

What I really want you to know is that even at 33, that hunger you have now is still here. That drive to keep getting better hasn’t left yet.