24.03.2025 16:51
Former national football player Tümer Metin, who continues his career as a football commentator, made notable statements following the 3-0 victory against Hungary. When asked which forward he would prefer from Turkey for the national team, Metin said, "I won't engage in any discussion on this matter; I have one player in mind. My answer is clear: Icardi. If he becomes the striker for the national team, we can win the World Cup."
Football commentator and former national player Tümer Metin made striking statements after our national team defeated Hungary 3-0 away, qualifying for the UEFA Nations League A. Metin's choice of a foreign striker for the national team and the claim he made sparked much discussion.
"MY ANSWER IS CLEAR, I WON'T DISCUSS ICARDI"
In an evaluation of the match on TV100, Tümer Metin was asked which of the 5 foreign strikers playing in the Super League he would call up to the national team. The candidates were identified as Mauro Icardi, Victor Osimhen, Youssef En-Nesyri, Edin Dzeko, and Ciro Immobile. Tümer Metin responded to this question, saying, "I won't call up En-Nesyri to the squad. I won't engage in any discussion on this matter; I have one player. My answer is clear; Icardi."
"WE CAN WIN THE WORLD CUP"
Making an extraordinary claim regarding the Argentine star, Tümer Metin stated, "If Icardi is the striker of the national team, we can win the World Cup. I'm saying this confidently," and concluded his remarks.