05.09.2025 14:43
In the match where the Turkish National Team defeated Georgia 3-2 in the World Cup Qualifiers, Arda Güler's actions before the corner kick became a topic of discussion in Spain. Arda's approach to Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who was also at the ball during the corner kick, to whisper something in his ear caught the attention of the Spaniards.
The Turkish National Team started the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers with a victory by beating Georgia 3-2, and a move by Arda Güler before the first goal became a hot topic in the Spanish press.
ARDA'S MOVE BECAME A SENSATION
Arda's action of whispering something into the ear of Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who was also at the corner kick, and distracting Georgia's attention caught the Spaniards' interest.
Here are those headlines;
Marca: "Güler and Aktürkoğlu warned Spain. The Real Madrid player, who had a magnificent match, provided an assist while the Turkish forward scored two goals. Turkey's journey to the 2026 World Cup started in the best possible way with a victory. Arda Güler and Aktürkoğlu led their team with one assist and two goals, defeating Georgia 3-2. The disadvantage for the Turks is that Barış Alper Yılmaz will not be able to play against Spain on Sunday."
Georgia Today: "The Georgian National Team started the World Cup qualifiers with a defeat. Willy Sagnol's squad hosted Turkey and lost 2-3 in the absence of two key players (Kiteishvili and Chakvetadze)."
1TV: "The Georgian National Football Team started the World Cup qualifiers with a 2-3 defeat to Turkey in Tbilisi. Georgia hosted the match but could not earn any points in the opening match."
AS: "Now it's time for Turkey to enjoy Arda Güler's good form. The crescent-star team returned victorious from Georgia. The Real Madrid player assisted the first goal, putting his team ahead from the start of the match. He was the one guiding the Turks throughout the match. Fenerbahçe's star transfer Aktürkoğlu was another key player with two goals that sank Georgia."
Meanwhile, AS reported that Arda Güler's action before the corner kick became a topic in Spain. His move of whispering something into the ear of Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who was also at the corner kick, and distracting Georgia's attention caught the Spaniards' interest.
In the news titled "Arda Güler's trick in the 3rd minute that will make 85 million people dream," it was stated, "The Real Madrid player approached the corner flag and whispered into his teammate's ear before taking the kick. Turkey started the World Cup qualifiers with a valuable victory."
Mundo Deportivo: "Arda Güler and Kerem Aktürkoğlu led Turkey to victory before hosting Spain. The players from Real Madrid and Fenerbahçe played a key role in the victory against Georgia in the first match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, which includes Spain in Group E. The only negative note for the Turks was Barış Alper Yılmaz receiving a red card."
El Desmarque: "Arda Güler shines in the Ottoman victory... Midfielder Arda Güler took the lead in Turkey and his vision and talent helped the Turkish National Team take their first steps towards the 2026 World Cup by defeating Georgia in Tbilisi. The Real Madrid player contributed to all three goals of Italian Vincenzo Montella's team. Georgia lost, and Turkey took their first step on the road to the World Cup. Now they are waiting for Spain."