Arda Güler: I am living my dreams

Arda Güler, the star player of the A National Football Team, which will face Venezuela at the Inter Miami FC Stadium tomorrow at 18:00 local time (01:00 TRT on Sunday, June 7) in their second friendly match as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, made statements at the press conference held before the match.

"We worked very hard to participate here"

Stating that he has not yet spoken with Tugay Kerimoğlu, who wore the number '8' jersey in the 2002 World Cup, Arda said, "I haven't spoken to him, but his prayers are with us. I am very happy to be wearing the number 8. This is our dream. I wasn't even born when we last went to the World Cup. I heard about it from my father and my elders. We know how important it is. We worked very hard to participate here. We want to show that we didn't come here for nothing."

"Our first goal is definitely to advance from the group"

Expressing his trust in his teammates, Arda Güler said, "Our first goal is definitely to advance from the group. After that, we want to do our best match by match. The world seeing us this way, we created this environment. We have shown very important matches and struggles for 2 years. We have proven to the world that we are at a certain point. I know we can do better. I trust my teammates very much. We will do our best."

Adding that they have no reservations about any team, the successful footballer said, "We love all the anthems. Health to everyone's efforts. I would like to play against whoever comes. We have no reservations about anyone. That's why the opponent doesn't matter to us."

"I hope we will experience the best days together"

Arda Güler also said that he does not see the World Cup as his own stage, stating, "Because we will play as a team. I hope we will experience the best days together. I am truly living my dreams. If I had drawn up a plan for myself, it wouldn't have been this beautiful. I will do my best happily to serve my country by enjoying every day and working very hard," he said.

News Source: 12punto