Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal were not spared after Arda Guler's masterclass display against Georgia at the EURO 2024.
The Turkish football sensation Real Madrid’s Arda Guler has left Barcelona fans fuming after his stunning EURO 2024 debut for Türkiye.
Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal were at the receiving end of a trolling after the 19-year-old Guler set the tournament alight on Tuesday.
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Arda Guler: The Turkish Wonderkid at Real Madrid dubbed the new ‘Lionel Messi”
Arda Guler is a name that sparks excitement among Turkish fans and a rising star in European football. His journey from the streets of Ankara to Real Madrid has been a magical one, as the world watches in anticipation of how the future of this talented soccer player pans out.
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Fans troll Messi and Yamal over Guler
Güler became the youngest-ever player to score on their European Championship debut, netting a sensational strike to put Türkiye back in front in the 3-1 win against Georgia
The former Fenerbahçe wonderkid then watched from the bench after contributing to five chances in the match - the joint-most by a teenager in a Euros game since 1980, as a late winner from his teammate sealed the deal.
That performance and stats saw fans take to social media to react, with some having a go at former and present Barcelona stars Messi and Yamal.
"Messi never got these numbers in the Euros!" ranted one Real Madrid supporter on social media.
"Tell me again. What is Yamal good at?? Being 16 years old!!!!" another fan fumed.
"Where is Messi?" one taunting tweet read as Real Madrid fans made fun of their rivals’ legendary former star and their highly rated young prospect.
At just 19 years old, the Turkish sensation is already outshining some of world football's biggest names.
While Messi is with Argentina ahead of the Copa Ameria, Yamal played a key role in Spain’s demolition of Croatia days before.
However, Real Madrid fans seem excited by the future of Güler who is lighting up the Euros with his dazzling skill and composure.
The future is bright for Turkish football, and in Arda Güler, they have unearthed a true gem.
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