27.06.2026 15:35
Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who bid farewell to the World Cup in the group stage with the Turkish National Team, stated in his remarks that they deserve the criticism, saying, 'We will be criticized and we will learn from this.' The national footballer also apologized to the Turkish people, sharing the message, 'Please forgive us.'
A striking post came from Kerem Aktürkoğlu after the Turkish National Football Team bid farewell to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the group stage.
In his statement on social media, the national footballer expressed the disappointment felt while stating that they will learn lessons from the criticisms.
"WE WILL BE CRITICIZED AND LEARN LESSONS"
In his post, Kerem Aktürkoğlu said, "Just as we are applauded when we succeed, we will be criticized when we fail, and we will learn lessons from it."
"I APOLOGIZE TO OUR NATION"
Stating that they could not meet expectations in the World Cup after 24 years, the national footballer said, "We went to the World Cup with great dreams. We needed to do better, but it didn't happen. For my part, I apologize to our country and our nation for not being able to bring the joy they expected. Please forgive us."