Arda Guler issued an emotional apology after Turkey's World Cup hopes were ended by a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay. The Real Madrid midfielder admitted the team had fallen well below expectations, with Turkey crashing out after failing to score in either of their opening two matches.
We're now just hours away from the start of the 2026 World Cup, with teams currently making their final preparations ahead of the big kick-off in the United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday. This is the biggest World Cup ever, with 48 teams having qualified, meaning there are a whole host of players making their first appearance on the global stage.
Arsenal have reportedly reignited their pursuit of Real Madrid sensation Arda Guler as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his creative options. The Gunners previously failed with an approach in 2025 but are testing the waters again this summer. However, the North London side face a battle to convince the player to swap Madrid for London.
Real Madrid have suffered a major setback with Eder Militao and Arda Guler both ruled out for the rest of the season. The duo suffered grade two hamstring tears, leaving Alvaro Arbeloa with a defensive crisis for the final run-in.
Real Madrid’s defeat to Bayern Munich has laid bare the club’s less appealing side. The Merengues have reacted like spoilt children, venting frustration at every turn. Their insistence that they were “robbed” in Munich only confirms their status as football’s most unsympathetic outfit, even though it was the record champions who had genuine cause for complaint for long periods of the contest.
