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There will be an unexpected quarter-finalist in the Polish Cup, as clubs from lower leagues, including Polonia Środa Wielkopolska and Siarka Tarnobrzeg, which eliminated Ekstraklasa teams, were drawn in the pairs for the Round of 16. #PucharPolski #Ekstraklasa #SiarkaTarnobrzeg (translated)

Jarosław Królewski opposed the introduction of seeding in the Polish Cup. He compared the competition to an Olympic sprinter's start, who has only one attempt after years of preparation, and argued that in sports the outcome should be determined by who proves to be the best at the crucial moment. Królewski pointed out that an open draw, where anyone can face anyone, is part of the cup's identity, and seeding would protect the favorites from the outset. He noted that five teams competing in European cups begin their competition from the round of 16. Despite this relief, Lech, the Polish champion, lost in this round 0:1 to the third-division Siarka, and Legia was eliminated after a 0:3 loss to Motor. According to Królewski, the reason was poor performance, not the draw. He also recalled that in December 2025, Wisła, the leader of the first league, lost in the round of 16 1:4 to the third-division Zawisza Bydgoszcz. He wrote that the club did not blame the draw or the format at that time, but itself. As an example of another solution, he mentioned the FA Cup, where — as he pointed out — there is no seeding, and the host is determined by the order of the draw regardless of the league. Królewski assessed that a single defeat of a favorite by a lower-ranked team does not prove that the outcome depended on luck. Assuming an 80% chance of the favorite winning, such a team would have, according to his example calculations, a 20% chance of losing. On the other hand, the probability that a lower league team would defeat three Ekstraklasa teams in a row solely due to luck would be 0.2³, which is 0.8% — less than 1 in 100. As evidence of the sporting value of the cup, he cited Wisła Kraków, which as a first-league team won the competition in 2024 after defeating Widzew, Piast, and Pogoń in the final. According to Królewski, Wisła was better in each of those matches, and later achieved results in Europe that Ekstraklasa clubs sometimes could not attain for many years. Królewski also stated that the UEFA coefficient depends on the strength of the clubs, not the format of the domestic cup, so protecting favorites will not strengthen them in European competitions. He added that upsets, such as the match between Siarka and Lech, attract more excitement, media attention, and fans than predictable matches involving top teams. He believed that seeding would serve budgets and predictability at the expense of sporting competition, and protecting the stronger teams from risk would limit the chances of weaker ones on their best day. #PucharPolski #sport #piłka_nożna (translated)

Jarosław Królewski wrote that he saw no need for a detailed analysis of Michał S.'s decision, whose experience in football he rated as top-class. He noted that in football many complex processes and circumstances are at play that cannot always be publicly explained, and difficult decisions may be necessary. Referring to the recent change of coach at Wisła Kraków, Królewski stated that in large clubs no position is guaranteed, and changes can happen for various reasons. According to him, decisions about staff are influenced not only by results but also by context, direction of development, quality of work, implementation of strategy, as well as trust and collaboration within the organization. He added that a coach could lose their job after ten consecutive wins or remain in position after twenty losses. Królewski argued that clubs should rely on processes, data, technology, and decision automation, as well as build lasting institutional competencies instead of depending on individual persons. Such a model would allow preserving the values and operation of the club despite changes in the positions of president, sports director, or coach. He also emphasized the importance of passion, energy, mutual trust, and joy from working together. Finally, he wrote vulgarly that his leg hurt a lot and added that he increasingly appreciated players returning to play after tearing their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). #PiłkaNożna #WisłaKraków #ZarządzanieSportem (translated)

Murat Çolak thanked the fans for filling the stadium at Kałuża and for their support during the match. He also praised the staff and players for their commitment and fighting spirit until the end. He wrote that once again, instead of discussing football, there needs to be a discussion about refereeing decisions. In his opinion, some clear situations did not receive proper resolutions, and the decisions affected the course of the competition. He announced that the next day the club would send an official letter to the Refereeing College regarding the mistakes made during the match and would ask for explanations and a thorough analysis. Çolak turned to the PZPN with the expectation of a meeting with the presidents of all Ekstraklasa clubs. He stated that concrete actions are needed, and at stake are the credibility of the competitions and the trust of fans in Polish football. He advocated for Ekstraklasa matches to be officiated by foreign international FIFA referees using the VAR system. He added that clubs, players, and fans deserve clear rules and fair competition. #Ekstraklasa #piłkaNożna #sędziowie (translated)

Monika Borkowska informed that Piotr's wife spoke out for the first time regarding his detention. The woman stated that the attempt to identify her husband did not follow the proper procedures, which led him to suspect that the individuals intervening with him were impersonating police officers. She accused the officers of unjustified assault and detention and appealed for their superiors to take consequences. Borkowska conveyed that Piotr's wife asked why the officers did not provide the basis for identification, the police officer did not introduce himself in the recording, and the female officer violated her husband's personal and even intimate space. She also wanted to know if the superiors would react to what she described as unprofessional conduct. The author of the post stated that she remained in contact with the woman, who asked for peace and anonymity. According to Borkowska, Piotr's wife thanked those supporting the family and those who published information and recordings online. The post also tagged Republika TV, Tomasz Sakiewicz, Marcin Kierwiński, Donald Tusk, K. Gałecka, Michał Rachoń, Jarosław Kaczyński, and GP Clubs. #policja #sprawiedliwość #prawaCzłowieka (translated)

After this year's elections, the senatorial clubs will not change much since the opposition grouping lost minimally and the government parties did not gain any new mandates, which is also confirmed by the minimal decline of the ANO movement. #Senát #volby2023 #politika (translated)

The NHL hockey league is facing a problem where elite players, such as goalie Connor Hellebuyck, are putting pressure on clubs due to contracts with no-trade clauses, making negotiations over transfers difficult, and team management has to deal with the tension caused not only on the ice but also in the political environment. #NHL #ConnorHellebuyck #hokej (translated)

The commentator described the exchange of views between Bryłka, Koperska, and Fogiel regarding the funds from the KPO earmarked, according to Bryłka, among other things, for electric yachts and swinger clubs. Bryłka stated that starting in 2028, capital would have to be repaid, and Koperska accused her of twisting the information and questioned whether there was any mention of a swinger club on the KPO website. Fogiel asked whether such clubs existed, to which Bryłka responded that the information was available on the KPO website. The commentator assessed that the money had been wasted, and now government representatives were surprised. #Polityka #Finanse #KlubySwingersów (translated)

Zbigniew Hołdys wrote that it is a good thing that the visit to Slovenia was canceled. He stated that its addressee is not a president and does not act like a president, after which he suggested that he should stay on Krakowskie Przedmieście and visit Cocomo clubs, which he considered closer to his industry. #Polityka #Prezydent #Słowenia (translated)

Jack Strong wrote that Karol Nawrocki won the elections, gathering 10.6 million votes, and assessed that his fate and the future of the Constitutional Tribunal were at risk. He claimed that Donald Tusk was bringing police to the capital, wanted to "introduce Berka," and was trying to take over the Tribunal by force. According to Strong, the first to defend Nawrocki and the Tribunal were members of the "Gazeta Polska" clubs, led by Adam Borowski, and the Border Defense Movement of Robert Bąkiewicz. He also mentioned Tomasz Sakiewicz and Telewizja Republika, which he credited with accurately reporting events, as well as Jarosław Kaczyński and his deputies. He considered politicians associated with Zbigniew Ziobro to be particularly active. Strong asked where the fans, trade unionists, farmers, scouts, and Polish intelligentsia were, and stated that the present individuals were not enough to oppose thousands of police officers. He appealed to Sławomir Mentzen, Krzysztof Bosak, and Grzegorz Braun, as well as to Law and Justice, the Confederation of the Polish Crown, the Confederation, New Hope, the Border Defense Movement, and Telewizja Republika, to join in action. #Polska #Wybory2023 #TrybunałKonstytucyjny (translated)

Magda wrote that under the Tribunal, despite calls, there were no young people, and the gathering was made up of leading representatives of PiS and the "Gazeta Polska" clubs. She noted that it was clear who was interested in fueling chaos and destabilizing the state. She added that the protesters chanted "We will not give up the Tribunal," and reminded that the Tribunal and the state belong to the Poles. In her opinion, this difference should be remembered. #Trybunał #Polska #Polityka (translated)

Mateusz Święcicki wrote that with the return of the Champions League, the defeats of Italian teams returned as well. According to him, Inter lost seven of the last eight matches in this competition, and Serie A clubs — six out of eight. He noted that the only victory was achieved by Como, defeating Leipzig 4:1. Święcicki added that Max Allegri, the coach of Napoli, suffered seven defeats in the last eight Champions League matches with Napoli and Juventus. He described the situation as a disgrace. #LigaMistrzów #SerieA #Futbol (translated)

The author of the post stated that breweries spent 117 million PLN on sponsoring Polish sports in 2025. He claimed that after the anti-alcohol law comes into effect, Polish clubs will lose this funding, while foreign clubs will continue to receive money from beer corporations, which will still be able to advertise. He described the law as absurd. #sport #sponsoring #Polska #PL (translated)

Jarosław Królewski announced a digital detox, stating that he could no longer read the next posts or fight for rationality. He added that he had reached the breaking point with the text of the main referee from yesterday's match, to whom he attributed three cardinal mistakes. Królewski listed practices that — as he wrote — should be abandoned: vigilante justice among sectors, unlimited funding of clubs with public money, accepting match manipulation by incompetent referees, closing sectors to fans, and conducting, in his opinion, hypocritical diplomacy. #digitaldetox #sędziowanie #sport #kibice (translated)

Marcin Borzęcki believed that Marcel Reguła should not reject the role that Borussia Dortmund saw for him. As he wrote, the club had only two nominal wing players, and Niko Kovač adapted Maxi Beier, who was previously positioned as a hanging striker, to play on the wing. Borzęcki predicted that Reguła could play both as a wing player, relieving Svensson or Ryerson, and in one of the two number ten positions. He added that regular minutes in such a club would be of great value, and learning to play defensively and developing tactical responsibility could help the player. According to Borzęcki, Borussia's interest in Reguła seemed serious, so it would be worth trying. He added that even if the transfer did not materialize, having such a club listed on his CV could help the player find a place in a team from the lower half of the table. #BorussiaDortmund #Ekstraklasa #PiłkaNożna (translated)