Barcelona goal machine Robert Lewandowski has discussed his early love for Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer.
Robert Lewandowski has opened up about wearing a Newcastle United shirt with Alan Shearer on the back as a youngster.
Toon icon Shearer was one of the sport’s leading goalscorers in the 1990s and early 2000s. Fast forward to the present and Lewandowski is approaching the twilight of his career, having decimated defences across Europe since 2005. A staggering 731 career goals place the Pole among the greatest strikers to ever play the game.
Lewandowski has been at Barcelona since 2022 and is preparing for a huge Champions League clash at St James’ Park. The tie evokes nostalgia with Toon supporters who remember the epic contests between the clubs over two decades ago.
Robert Lewandowski on Newcastle United and Alan Shearer
However, the occasion will also be special for one of the leading superstars in world football. Lewandowski, as quoted by Barca Universal, has shared how he used to replicate Shearer’s famous celebration.
"When I was young, I remember I had a Newcastle shirt with the No.9, Alan Shearer,” he said. “It was a gift from the family, and I wore it a lot because he was at the top back then. And of course, I used to mimic his famous celebration; it was something unique."
Lewandowski: "When I was young, I remember I had a Newcastle shirt with the number 9, Alan Shearer. It was a gift from the family, and I wore it a lot because he was at the top back then. And of course, I used to mimic his famous celebration; it was something unique." pic.twitter.com/fldfflhnXY
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) September 14, 2025
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Howe referenced Sir Bobby Robson - another direct link between the clubs - to reporters once the draw was made. He said: "Yeah, really interesting, some great games, exciting prospects. Very competitive matches, what an opportunity to enjoy more games in the Champions League.
“It will be tough and challenging but we look forward to it. Barcelona at home - an amazing fixture for us, you get instantly drawn to that with the links with Sir Bobby Robson and the history of the club."
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