The Mexican coach, Javier Aguirre, believes that Arda Gular is overvalued and states that all his goals are largely due to luck. Gular responded to the comment with a 9-words response, which made the Türkiye-Mexico party tomorrow more tense than ever.
The friendly match between Türkiye and Mexico, which will be played in North Carolina tomorrow, June 11, 2025, is attracting the attention of football fans with unexpected tension. The controversial statements of the Mexican coach, Javier Aguirre, about Arda Güler, the Turkish football star, turned this friendly into much more than any encounter. Aguirre said that the talent of the young 19 -year -old was exaggerated and that the goals he scored were largely due to luck. Güler responded to this comment with a brief but overwhelming response from only nine words. This verbal duel fueled the rivalry between both teams and increased the tension before the game.
Türkiye has shown impressive performance recently under the direction of Vincenzo Montella. Türkiye, which ended up undefeated in Group B4 (3 victories, 2 draws) of the UEFA 2024/25 League and advanced to League A, defeated the United States 2-1 in its last friendly match. The goals of Arda Güler and Kerem Aktürkoğlu in this match demonstrated the offensive power of the team. Güler also stands out for his performance at Real Madrid; Despite having played little time in the league this season, a name was made with the goals that he scored at crucial moments. However, Aguirre’s comment on “luck” increased pressure on the young player. Güler’s desire to demonstrate his value in the field could further motivate Türkiye’s offensive line. While stars like Hakan çalhanoğlu, Orkun Kökçü and Cengiz ünder are in the potential team, the solidity of Merih Demiraral and çağlar Söyüncü is at the forefront of defense.
Mexico, on the other hand, gives great importance to this match as part of its preparation for the Gold Cup of the Concacaf 2025. Javier Aguirre directs Mexico for the second time and is trying to rebuild his team. Mexico, who has won 2, tied 2 and lost 1 in the 5 games he has recently played, relies on figures such as Santiago Giménez and Raúl Jiménez in attack. However, the instability in the defensive line makes it difficult for them to face their opponents. The 2-0 defeat suffered against Canada in the League of Nations earned Criticisms to Aguirre. Therefore, the match against Türkiye is also a test for him.
The fact that both teams face for the first time in an official match makes the match even more intriguing. The game in North Carolina, which Türkiye will play with the support of his fans even without the advantage of playing at home, promises to be a thrilling encounter. When observing the statistics, it is striking that Türkiye has scored an average of 2.2 goals in its last 5 games, while Mexico has conceded a goal in its last 3 games away from home. These data predict a match in which both teams can mark. In addition, Güler’s performance after Aguirre’s statements could determine the fate of the meeting.
In the bets, the options of more than 2.5 goals and that both teams mark. The offensive power of Türkiye and the defensive weakness of Mexico increase the expectations of a match with many goals. Arda Güler’s response in the field could affect not only the score, but also the perception of the young star’s career. Football fans expect competitive and emotional moments in this friendly.
