Poland icon cites populism after Russia-based star banished

Maciej Rybus will not be considered for the Poland squad after prolonging his club career in Russia

Polish football icon and former manager Zbigniew Boniek has cited "populism" in explaining the decision by head coach Czeslaw Michniewicz to rule Maciej Rybus out of contention for national team selection, after the defender opted to sign for Russian club Spartak Moscow.

Rybus, 32, was inform