Wojciech Szczesny, the goalkeeper for Juventus, expressed his confidence in his teammate Kenan Yildiz by wagering that Yildiz would be nominated for the Ballon d’Or within the span of five years. Szczesny, during a video podcast with Poland’s Foot Truck, praised Yildiz’s exceptional talent, emphasizing that he had never encountered a player of such caliber before. Regarding his preparations for Poland’s penalty shoot-out against Wales during the EURO 2024 tournament, Szczesny humorously disclosed his unorthodox method of analyzing penalty takers – a practice he termed as being conducted “in peace”, albeit with the accompaniment of a cigarette.
Renowned for his unabashed affinity for tobacco, Szczesny remains dedicated to his craft even as he approaches his 34th birthday. However, he acknowledged that his international career is nearing its conclusion, affirming his intention to retire following EURO 2024. Szczesny emphasized that his decision is final and that he sees it as a natural progression, making room for younger talents to emerge and prepare for future competitions.