Polish Defender Michal Pazdan Defends Reporter With Skillful Footwork During Interview Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup (Watch Video)
Poland is placed in Group H of 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia along with Colombia, Senegal and Japan. Poland will kick-off their FIFA World Cup 2018 tournament campaign against Senegal on June 19 at Spartak Stadium, Moscow.
It looks like Polish footballer Michal Pazdan has already taken the lead in the race to become the ‘best defender’ of 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Taking his role of a defender off the field, the 30-year-old saved a television reporter’s day with some marvellous quick reflexes. Pazdan is hailed for his heroic act after Legia Warsaw centre-back displayed some nifty footwork to save Polish broadcasters TVP when journalist Sylwia Dekiert from getting hit by a falling lamp. The video posted by Sylwia has got internet cheering and appreciating Michal Pazdan and trust us, it would have you picking your jaw from the floor. Poland Squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia: Lineup, Team Details, Road to Qualification & Players to Watch Out for in Football WC.
Pazdan, one of Poland’s 23-man world cup squad was interviewed by Sylwia ahead of the national side’s campaign kickstarts in Russia. The short eight-second clip shows the presenter and her interviewee sitting for an out of studio interview. Unlike the controlled atmosphere of the studio, it was all windy, something Pazdan sensed to be troubling as we see him a bit distracted. A split-second later, the Polish professional lifted his right leg to kick the light lamp falling on the female TV presenter who was unaware of the coming danger. 2018 FIFA World Cup Schedule in IST for PDF Download: Fixtures, Groups, Time Table with Matches in Indian Time & Venue Details of Football WC in Russia.
Thanking the national team defender from saving her from any grievous injury, Sylwia Dekiert took to Twitter to post a sweet message along with the wow video. She rightly writes, “Najlepszy obrońca w kraju. Nie mam wątpliwości. KungFuPazdan.#myhero The best defender in the country. I have no doubt. KungFuPazdan. #myhero”. Check out the video below, which earned Michal Pazdan the title of Kung Fu Pazdan.
Poland is placed in Group H of 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia along with Colombia, Senegal and Japan. In their preparations for the prestigious quadrennial event, Poland played a friendly match against Chile on June 9, in which they saw 2-2 as the final score. They will play another warm-up game against Lithuania on June 12 before they fly off to Russia. Poland will kick-off their FIFA World Cup 2018 tournament campaign against Senegal on June 19 at Spartak Stadium, Moscow.
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