15.06.2026 16:30
Famous artist Tarkan showed support for the Turkish National Football Team, which faced criticism after their defeat to Australia. Emphasizing that the national players and technical staff should be stood by, Tarkan said, 'Regardless of the outcome, support means the most during difficult times.'
Tarkan sent a message of support to the Turkish National Football Team, which lost 2-0 to Australia in its first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The famous artist stated in his statement that he was saddened by the increase in criticism of the team after the first match.
"SADDENED BY THE PRESSURE AFTER JUST THE FIRST MATCH"
Tarkan emphasized that the national football players are struggling under great pressure, saying:
"I was saddened to see so much pressure on the national team, for whom we said 'We are with you in summer and winter,' right after the first match."
"THEY ARE DOING THEIR BEST"
The artist, stating he trusts the players and technical staff of the National Team, said that the expectations and stress on the athletes should not be forgotten. Tarkan said, "It should not be forgotten how great expectations, pressure, and stress athletes playing at this level are under when they take the field. I believe our boys and the entire technical team are striving to do their best."
"LET'S TRULY UNITE"
Tarkan, stating that unity is needed when the national team needs support the most, called out with these words:
"Instead of breaking their motivation with criticism when we are just at the beginning of the road, let's truly unite on the path of our national team, for whom we said 'We will unite on your path.'"
"SOLIDARITY, NOT JUDGMENT"
The famous artist emphasized in the rest of his post that the national team needs support. Tarkan, saying, "Because what they need is not judgment, but solidarity," gave a message of unity to the fans.
"WHETHER THEY WIN OR LOSE..."
Tarkan concluded his statement by saying the national team should be supported under all circumstances. "No matter the result, support matters most in difficult times. Whether they win or lose, let's stand unconditionally by them and be proud."