Pocito Football

🗣️ Arda Turan described what happened during the missile attack before the Kharkiv–Shakhtar match:

“At first, I was in my room. Then I went down to the shelter. There were 10–12 of my players there. What can I even say to the kids?

I asked them if they felt able to play. I told them this wasn’t an excuse but a reality, and that we had to accept the reality of war. I said I would genuinely understand if they felt tired or overwhelmed.

Despite that, they wanted to go out and play. It’s a difficult psychological situation. I don’t want to say I’m used to it, but it feels like we’re learning to live with it.”

🗞️ | 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐀 on Arda Güler:

• Arda feels comfortable and trusted under José Mourinho.

• Mourinho has quickly built a positive connection with Arda.

• Rapidly rising into a decisive playmaker.

• Significant physical progress — greater stamina, stronger in duels and ready for the high tempo of top-level football.

• Elite vision and pinpoint delivery, with his set-pieces and key passes consistently creating opportunities for the forwards.

• His impressive form is putting pressure on the coaching staff and making a strong case for a regular starting spot.

A promising new chapter. 💎🇹🇷

🎙️ TVE commentator on Arda Güler during the Schalke match:

“Arda Güler is becoming one of the most important pieces of this Real Madrid team. He doesn’t need many touches to change the rhythm of the game. Every time he receives the ball between the lines, you get the feeling that something is going to happen.”

🎙️ Dean Huijsen on Arda Güler:

“Arda is one of those players who sees things before everyone else. You give him the ball, and he already knows what he wants to do with it. His quality is incredible, and I’m really enjoying playing alongside him at Real Madrid.”

Arda Güler vs FC Schalke:

• 45 Minutes
• 32 Touches
• 1 Assist 🅰️
• 19/25 Passes completed
• 3 Passes into final third
• 2 Chances created
• 1 Big chance created
• 3 Key passes
• 3 Long balls
• 1 Cross
• 1 Tackle
• 3 Duels won
• 2 Recoveries

🌟 7.7

🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he could retire from football at the end of this season:

🗣️ “This year will probably be my final year in football.

I want to leave behind an incredible legacy.”