Cüneyt Özdemir's goal celebration during the USA match becomes a trending topic

Having already lost its chance to advance from the group stage in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Turkey faced the USA in its final match of the tournament. While the Crescent-Stars emerged victorious from the challenging match with a 3-2 score, a detail off the pitch became the center of attention after the game. Journalist Cüneyt Özdemir, who lives in the USA, shared the moments of his celebration following the National Team's goal on his social media account with the caption "We are stark raving mad," which quickly garnered a large number of views.

The shared footage of Özdemir's excited celebration in the stands drew both supportive and critical comments on social media. Following the feedback, Özdemir issued a statement. Responding directly to the criticisms, Özdemir stated the following:

"I am celebrating the first World Cup match we have won in 24 years following a last-minute goal. If you look at the comments written under this celebration of mine, you can see what a toxic football environment we live in. Pardon me, not just football, you can also see what a terrible place we are in as a society. I don't know how we will be able to overcome this feeling, believe me..."

News Source: 12punto