06.10.2025 20:50
Galatasaray's star player İlkay Gündoğan gave a morale-boosting speech to his teammates during the halftime of the Beşiktaş derby. İlkay motivated his team by saying, "Galatasaray never gives up. We will fight like lions." After the match, he also congratulated each of his teammates individually.
Since his transfer from Manchester City to the Super League giant Galatasaray, İlkay Gündoğan has taken on a big brother role in the team and is not afraid to take on responsibilities.
HE GAVE A SPEECH AT HALFTIME
The 34-year-old experienced star of Galatasaray, despite not being the team captain, gave a speech to his teammates during halftime in the 1-1 draw against Beşiktaş.
"GALATASARAY NEVER GIVES UP"
In İlkay Gündoğan's speech, he motivated and encouraged his teammates, stating, "We were left with 10 men after Davinson Sanchez received a red card. We might be behind in score. These things happen in football. Our real test starts now. Our supporters expect a reaction from us. Everyone will fight like two people. Galatasaray never gives up. We will fight like lions."
HE CONGRATULATED HIS FRIENDS ONE BY ONE
The yellow-red players responded to İlkay Gündoğan's speeches with applause, and it was also noted that İlkay congratulated all his teammates one by one for their efforts after the match.