ANKARA (AA) – İlhan Mansız, Rüştü Reçber and Ümit Davala, who played in the National Football Team that competed in the 2002 World Cup, met with sports fans in Ankara. At the event organized by Trendyol, the official sponsor of the national teams, in a hotel within the scope of the “Crescent and Star Legends” meeting, the players of the crescent-star team, which reached the semi-finals in the 2002 World Cup, shared the unforgettable moments they experienced in the tournament, the traces this experience left in their lives and their hopes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Stating that there have been many changes in football compared to their time, Ümit Davala said, “In our time, there was no Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. With this system, even the smallest detail is visible on the screen. Current football has turned into a much faster and faster football. We have a team with young players. No matter how big teams they play, it is necessary to gain experience of playing in big tournaments.
Even if we are eliminated, I believe that this team will achieve much better things in the coming years. I believe that they will make at least the quarter-finals or semi-finals.” he said. Stating that he has full faith in the team, İlhan Mansız said, “I believe that our children will achieve great things with their potential and talents. They need to believe in the spirit of unity and solidarity. Vincenzo Montella knows very well which players to use under which conditions by evaluating the players’ behavior on and off the field.
I think we have a generation together that will be very successful in the next 6-8 years.” he said. Stating that he sees Turkey as the surprise team of the 2026 World Cup, Rüştü Reçber said: “We have a team with high potential. I would not be surprised if they return with a degree, but if not, it is not a problem. They will achieve good results in the European and world cups in the next period.” he said. 16There are 54 geographically registered foods among the products offered for sale at the Gastronomy House, where the traditional flavors of Hatay are introduced.
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