18.07.2025 12:31
Shakhtar Donetsk advanced to the next round of the UEFA Europa League by drawing 0-0 with Ilves and became Beşiktaş's opponent. Head Coach Arda Turan's lack of eye contact with the Ukrainian journalist during the post-match interview drew attention. Users attributed this behavior to his hesitation around his wife, Aslıhan Doğan.
In the UEFA Europa League 1st Round second leg match, the Ukrainian representative Shakhtar Donetsk, managed by Arda Turan, drew 0-0 away against Finland's Ilves team. Having won the first match 6-0, Shakhtar advanced to the next round with an aggregate score and became Beşiktaş's opponent in the 2nd Qualifying Round.
THE INTERVIEW BECAME A SENSATION
After the match, Shakhtar Donetsk's head coach Arda Turan made statements to the club's channel. However, his demeanor during the interview became a topic of discussion on social media rather than the match itself. The 38-year-old coach avoided eye contact during the interview with 24-year-old Ukrainian journalist Daria Bondar Savina. Turan's distant behavior quickly became a trending topic on social media.
ALLEGATION OF "FEAR OF ASLIHAN DOĞAN"
Social media users commented on Turan's attitude with remarks like "He is afraid of Aslıhan Doğan" and "His eyes are with his wife, his heart is disciplined." It is worth noting that in previous years, there had been some tensions between Arda Turan and his wife Aslıhan Doğan Turan due to "betrayal" allegations. However, it is known that a more balanced process has begun in their marriage recently.