An article in the US media stated that De Paul's argument with Lewandowski was a reminder that he was a World Cup and Copa America champion, but the latter's club honors far surpassed De Paul's.
A controversial incident occurred in MLS during the match between Inter Miami and Chicago Fire. After a Chicago Fire player shoved an Inter Miami teammate, De Paul went to confront Lewandowski, but the matter didn't end there.
The Argentine player reminded Lewandowski of his two-time Copa America title and the 2022 Qatar World Cup victory, while Lewandowski had nothing. However, fans later unearthed a statistic: at the club level, the Polish star completely outclassed the Inter Miami player.
After De Paul's mockery of Lewandowski went viral, comparisons between the two began to expand to more broader aspects. Although both have played for top clubs, the reality is that the Pole boasts an exceptionally rich list of championship titles.
Aside from national team honors, De Paul currently only has one MLS Cup trophy to his name: the 2025 MLS Cup. Despite being 32 years old, he has played for Atlético Madrid, Racine, Valencia, Udinese, and his current club, Inter Miami.
If you compare his career to Lewandowski's, the Argentine has little to say, as the Polish striker has won 33 trophies and is one of the most successful players in world football.
Robert Lewandowski has won 10 Bundesliga titles, 4 German Cups, 6 German Super Cups, 1 Champions League title, 1 Club World Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 3 La Liga titles, 1 Copa del Rey title, 3 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Polish Ekstraklasa title, 1 Polish Cup, and 1 Polish Super Cup.
Although he has never won a title with the national team, many fans believe that De Paul's attempt to belittle the Polish striker was unwise.
