A prominent Barcelona star criticizes La Liga referees, asserting that their decisions are detrimentally impacting the league.

 Robert Lewandowski, a standout figure in Barcelona's opening three La Liga matches, has faced considerable scrutiny due to his somewhat challenging start in the new season, despite being last season's Pichichi Award recipient.

He recently found the back of the net during Barcelona's thrilling 4-3 victory over Villarreal, marking his first goal of the season. This crucial goal contributed significantly to Barcelona securing all three points, a scenario reminiscent of many instances from the previous season.

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Lewandowski engaged in a conversation with Meczyki via YouTube earlier today, where he delved into various aspects of his life at Barcelona. Notably, he was unreserved in his criticism of La Liga, particularly directing his ire towards the league's referees.

"Referees are seriously undermining the quality of La Liga. The league lacks the appeal and offensive flair it once had..."

The Barcelona superstar also shed light on the shortcomings of La Liga from a team perspective and voiced his frustration with time-wasting and other negative tactics employed in matches.

"In my view, the playing style in La Liga has undergone a shift. It's no longer as focused on attacking as it used to be. Each season is unique, and perhaps it will change, but there are numerous teams that seem more interested in stifling the game rather than playing football in an attractive manner."

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"I used to believe that La Liga had that flair, perhaps it did a few years ago, but things have changed. It's not a league that prioritizes attacking and entertaining football. Whether it's the referees or others responsible for this change, they're not contributing positively."

Regarding his future with the Polish National Team, the renowned striker remarked,

"Before Euro 2024, I will make a decision regarding my retirement from the Poland National Team."

Lastly, Lewandowski shared his perspective on the challenges of the final moments of a football match, emphasizing the demanding nature of the last 15 minutes for a player due to fatigue and the need to maintain performance levels.