World Football Village in Vietnam on Saturday, June 14, 2025, was confused with a controversial statement of the young midfielder Arda Guler from Real Madrid. The 20 -year -old Turkish star refused to participate in the proud moon (month of pride) in June and is not worthy of commemoration – a term used to refer to social progress views of the “awakening” movement. The reason behind this decision not only surprised fans, but also silenced FIFA and created a violent wave of violent debate around the world.
In Euro 2024, Güler, who came to the fore with impressive assists and goals, argued that his traditional and cultural values were not suitable for what he calls “ideological force özellikle especially from the hometown of Turkey and modern movements. In a short interview with the Turkish media, he hit: orum I respect everyone, but I cannot support things that are contrary to my beliefs. I want to focus on football and be proud of the country, not to be caught politically controversial. ” This statement was immediately divided: One side supported him because he did not dare to talk to him, and the other criticized him that he was missing in the international context.
After Güler’s testimony, FIFA’s silence made many people ask questions. Some predicted how this organization thought about how it would cope to prevent tensions, especially when it is one of the most promising young talents in the world. However, no official announcement was made by leaving space for hypotheses. Some sources believe that FIFA is concerned about the reaction of conservative countries, while others believe that they do not want to harm the image of a rising star like a smiling.
In Vietnam, where football fans are increasingly concerned about social issues, the reactions in social networks are very exciting. Some fans praised Güler’s courage, and others were worried that this decision could affect the international career, especially when Real Madrid and large sponsors often give priority to neutral images. With technical processing and tactical vision, laughing is still the focus of attention. However, this action can shape the way it is seen not only as a player, but also as a public character. The future is becoming a warm issue in big arenas, such as the 2026 World Cup, and the whole world is waiting for FIFA as well as Güler’s next reaction.
