27.06.2026 11:05
After the failure in the World Cup, the captain of the Turkish National Team, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, made a statement, taking responsibility and apologizing to the Turkish people. The national star said, 'I take responsibility for this result before anyone else,' and added, 'We sincerely apologize to our nation. We will come back stronger.'
The Turkish National Football Team, eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, returned to Turkey late at night. Team captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu, whose performance throughout the tournament was a subject of debate and criticism, made a striking statement on his social media account in the morning.
"I TAKE RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE ANYONE ELSE"
Hakan Çalhanoğlu stated that, as captain, he takes responsibility for the failure at the World Cup, saying, "There is much to say today, but no words can describe the disappointment and sadness I feel. As the captain of this team, I take responsibility for this outcome before anyone else."
"WE SINCERELY APOLOGIZE TO OUR NATION"
The national footballer emphasized that he understands the fans' disappointment, stating, "We know we have broken the hearts of millions of people who believed in this dream with us. For this, we sincerely apologize to our nation."
"WE WILL RETURN STRONGER"
In the continuation of his statement, Çalhanoğlu stated that they will not give up the fight, saying, "We will work harder. We will return stronger. We will fight to the end to give this emblem its due and to give hope to everyone who believes in us."