05.09.2025 11:34
In a recent interview following a UEFA Europa League match, Arda Turan, who did not make eye contact, became a topic of discussion on social media. It was noted that this behavior was not limited to that match but continued in subsequent games and training sessions as well. His wife, Aslıhan Doğan Turan, responded to the controversies for the first time.
Shakhtar Donetsk's head coach Arda Turan made headlines with an interview he gave to the club's television following a UEFA Europa League match that took place a few months ago. His lack of eye contact during the conversation with Ukrainian media director Daria Bondar Savina sparked widespread reactions on social media.
HE HAD AVOIDED EYE CONTACT
Arda Turan, who chatted standing up with the 24-year-old Ukrainian reporter, did not make eye contact throughout the interview, which did not go unnoticed. The footage quickly spread across social media platforms, becoming a topic of discussion among users. Many found the experienced coach's demeanor to be "cold" and "distant," while some argued that it was a professional choice.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM ASLIHAN DOĞAN TURAN
After the footage became a hot topic, Arda Turan's wife, Aslıhan Doğan Turan, broke her silence. Responding sincerely to questions about the issue, Doğan Turan said of Daria Bondar, "She is a very sweet lady, I got to know her too. She is married to her player, I hope it wasn't inappropriate."
When asked if she had talked to Arda Turan about this matter, she gave a humorous response, saying, "I didn't talk to him, it's funny. Why should I?"