Arda Turan's amusing comment on Halil Umut Meler: 'It was better for me that some things weren't heard'

Shakhtar Donetsk manager Arda Turan made a notable assessment regarding the fact that Halil Umut Meler will officiate the PSV match.

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Arda Turan's amusing comment on Halil Umut Meler: 'It was better for me that some things weren't heard'

Shakhtar Donetsk manager Arda Turan, who is preparing to face PSV in the UEFA Champions League, spoke about the referee appointment for the match.

Evaluating the fact that Turkish referee Halil Umut Meler will officiate the game, Turan said he might need to be more controlled in his reactions on the sidelines.

Turan stated, "I don't know if it's good or bad for me. It was better for me that some things weren't heard during some of my reactions. I will be more careful."

Arda Turan evaluated the fact that Halil Umut Meler will officiate their match against PSV in the UEFA Champions League:

?? "I don't know if it's good or bad for me. It was better for me that some things weren't heard during some of my reactions. I will be more careful."…
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