23.06.2026 13:50
Former national footballer Nihat Kahveci practically vented his fury in his assessments following the early exit of the National Team from the World Cup. Kahveci, who harshly criticized Vincenzo Montella and TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu with strong words, made headlines with his outburst, "May God curse those who do not love this National Team."
The National Team's farewell to the 2026 World Cup after defeats to Australia and Paraguay continues to be debated in the football community.
Nihat Kahveci, speaking on the Kontra Spor YouTube channel, targeted both head coach Vincenzo Montella and TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu.
"SHOULD FIRST LOOK AT HIS OWN MISTAKES"
Reacting to Montella's statements, Kahveci said the coach should focus on his own choices and mistakes, not on players' hair, beards, or off-field details.
Criticizing especially Kerem Aktürkoğlu's long stint on the field and the team's offensive plan deficiencies, Kahveci argued that the coaching staff should admit their mistakes.
"WE PRAISED THEM WHEN THEY PLAYED WELL TOO"
Referring to Montella's occasional remarks of "I receive more appreciation abroad," Kahveci stated that they have always praised the national team and coaching staff when they were successful. Kahveci noted that criticism stems from poor results and said the coach should be open to criticism.
ALSO REACTED TO HACIOSMANOĞLU
Addressing TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu's recent statements, Kahveci argued that the federation has entered the center of unnecessary debates. He stated that after the national team's failure, it is not right to create new controversies instead of calming the atmosphere.
"MAY GOD CURSE THOSE WHO DON'T LOVE THIS NATIONAL TEAM..."
The most striking moment of the broadcast was Kahveci's outburst about his love for the national team. The former national footballer expressed his reaction by saying, "We praised you when you played well too. May God curse those who don't love this National Team." Kahveci's words quickly resonated widely among football fans.