Robert Lewandowski Exclusive - Competing Against Messi & Ronaldo | I Said Yes to Man United.

Robert Lewandowski sits down with Rio Ferdinand to discuss his legendary career and share insights into the minds of two of football’s greatest managers: Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp. Hear Lewandowski’s honest take on Guardiola’s tactical brilliance and intense preparation, including how he interacted with the players at Bayern Munich. Lewandowski also opens up about Klopp’s unique ability to inspire and motivate players, recalling how one heartfelt conversation at Dortmund changed the trajectory of his career and links to Rio’s own experiences with his family. From competing against Lionel Messi to redefining the role of a modern striker, Lewandowski reflects on the lessons he’s learned from football’s elite and reveals how young players like Lamine Yamal are able to have a positive impact on his perspective and career. Lewandowski also opens up about the fact he’s still not won a Ballon d’Or, the reasons he believes that is still the case and reflects on the part of his career where he was competing with Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. What’s your favorite memory of Lewandowski on the pitch? Share in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more unmissable football stories! 00:02:07 The Evolution of the number 9 00:04:15 Ancelotti and Klopp's People Skills 00:06:32 Training with Xabi Alonso: Lessons in Passing 00:08:55 Pep Guardiola's Tactics 00:10:58 Finding the Best Solution in Team Play 00:13:09 Thomas Müller's Unique Impact on Football 00:15:28 The Evolution of the Striker Role in Modern Football 00:17:43 The Striker's Role at Manchester: Challenges and Strategy 00:19:55 The Impact of Judo on Athletic Flexibility and Football Performance 00:22:04 Impact of Too Many Football Games on Performance 00:26:29 Lamine Yamal Young Football Prodigy: Achievements and Challenges 00:31:02 Changing Motivational Approaches in Modern Football 00:33:00 Klopp like a father 00:35:09 Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence 00:37:22 Scoring 5 Goals in 9 Minutes 00:39:36 Building a Strong Mentality in Sports 00:41:35 Ballon d'Or Controversy 00:43:40 Legendary Footballer's Unique Playstyle 00:45:54 Robert Lewandowski on Manchester United signing 00:48:23 Intense Training Regimen and Player Dedication #RobertLewandowski #FootballInterview #BayernMunich #Barcelona #PremierLeague #Bundesliga #championsleague #football #soccer #footballplayer #soccerplayer #footballfan #soccerfan #Lewandowski #RL9 #Lewy #BayernMunich #FCBarcelona #PolishFootball #Striker #FootballInterview #Podcast #BehindTheScenes #FootballLegends #FootballHistory Subscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WE Rio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.com Rio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresents Rio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/FIVEUK Rio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFIVEUK Rio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresents Rio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresents Rio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5 Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5 Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficial Rio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5 Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5