President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called and congratulated the National Football Team, which defeated Georgia 3-1 in the first match of Group F of the 2024 European Championship hosted by Germany. After the match, Erdoğan spoke with the Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, the President of the Turkish Football Federation Mehmet Büyükekşi, the Coach of the National Football Team Vincenzo Montella, and the star and crescent players Arda Güler and Kerem Aktürkoğlu.
Erdoğan’s Praise for the Players
President Erdoğan, who first met with Montella, said, “We congratulate and wish them happiness. After this match, there is a match against Portugal. The goal scored by Mert can be considered the most important goal of the championship. The goal scored by “Arda was a perfect goal. I kiss the eyes of all the football players.” he said he
Montella invited President Erdoğan to the match against Portugal on Saturday, June 22. While Erdoğan congratulated Vincenzo Montella on his birthday today, Montella said, “I couldn’t have received a better gift today.” he said
Speaking to Arda Güler, who played an important role in the victory with his stylish goal and was selected as the man of the match, Erdoğan said, “This will be one of the most beautiful goals of the championship. We are waiting for the continuation .” The young actor said, “I hope there will be more to come.” he replied.
Meeting with Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who scored the last goal of the match, Erdoğan congratulated the national player for the goal he scored and said, “You evaluated the goalkeeper’s exit well. I congratulate you.” he congratulated.
While Minister Bak conveyed the greetings of all football players to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Erdoğan said, “I kiss all of them on the eyes.” he said and hung up the phone.
