Mexican national team coach Javier Aguirre believes Arda Guler is overrated and claims all his goals are largely due to luck. Guler responded to the comment with a nine-word response, making tomorrow’s Turkey-Mexico match more tense than ever.
The friendly match between Turkey and Mexico, to be played in North Carolina tomorrow, June 11, 2025, is attracting the attention of soccer fans with unexpected tension. Mexican national team coach Javier Aguirre’s controversial remarks about Turkish soccer star Arda Güler turned this friendly into much more than just an ordinary match. Aguirre claimed that the 19-year-old player’s talent was exaggerated and that the goals he scored were largely due to luck. Güler responded to this comment with a brief but powerful nine-word response. This verbal duel fueled the rivalry between the two teams and increased the tension before the match.
Turkey has shown impressive performances recently under Vincenzo Montella. Turkey, which finished unbeaten in Group B4 (W3, D2) of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League and advanced to League A, defeated the United States 2-1 in its last friendly match. Goals from Arda Güler and Kerem AktürkoÄźlu in this match demonstrated the team’s offensive prowess. Güler also stands out for his performances at Real Madrid; despite having played little time in La Liga this season, he made a name for himself with the goals he scored in crucial moments. However, Aguirre’s comment about “luck” increased the pressure on the young player. Güler’s desire to prove himself on the pitch could further motivate Turkey’s attacking line. While stars like Hakan ÇalhanoÄźlu, Orkun Kökçü and Cengiz Ünder are in the potential squad, the solidity of Merih Demiral and ÇaÄźlar Söyüncü is at the forefront of the defense.
Mexico, on the other hand, is placing great importance on this match as part of its preparation for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Javier Aguirre is managing Mexico for the second time and is trying to rebuild his team. Mexico, which has won two, drawn two, and lost one in its five recent matches, relies on players like Santiago Giménez and Raúl Jiménez in attack. However, instability in the defensive line makes it difficult for them to confront their opponents. Their 2-0 loss to Canada in the Nations League earned Aguirre criticism. Therefore, the match against Turkey is also a test for him.
The fact that both teams are meeting for the first time in a competitive match makes the match even more intriguing. The match in North Carolina, which Turkey will play with the support of its fans even without home-field advantage, promises to be a thrilling one. Looking at the statistics, it’s striking that Turkey has scored an average of 2.2 goals in its last five matches, while Mexico has conceded one goal in its last three away matches. This data suggests a match in which both teams can score. Furthermore, Güler’s performance after Aguirre’s comments could determine the outcome of the match.
The betting options are over 2.5 goals and both teams to score. Turkey’s offensive power and Mexico’s defensive weaknesses increase the prospect of a high-scoring match. Arda Güler’s performance on the field could affect not only the scoreline, but also the perception of the young star’s career. Football fans expect competitive and emotional moments in this friendly.
