Football News: Arda Guler Shines at Euro 2024 as Turkey Advances to Quarter-Finals
Published: 23:30, 2 Jul 2024
Updated: 23:30, 2 Jul 2024
By Phil Spencer, Sports Writer
Arda Guler, the Real Madrid starlet, has been one of the standout performers at the ongoing Euro 2024 tournament. The 19-year-old has joined the ranks of football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney by becoming only the third teenager in history to score and assist in the same Euros.
Against the odds, Turkey has made it all the way to the quarter-finals of the competition, following a narrow 2-1 victory over Austria on Tuesday night. Guler’s assist in that match was a crucial contribution to his team’s success, further cementing his status as one of the top young stars in the game.
Ronaldo achieved the same feat at Euro 2004, scoring twice and providing two assists for Portugal at the age of 19. Meanwhile, Rooney was equally impressive, scoring four goals and providing one assist for England in the same tournament, before they were ultimately eliminated in the quarter-finals by Ronaldo’s Portugal.
Guler’s performances have put him firmly alongside the most elite company in European football. The teenager, who joined Real Madrid from Fenerbahce last summer, has already scored six goals in 12 games for Carlo Ancelotti‘s side and is set to play an even more integral role in the upcoming 2024/25 campaign.
Now, Turkey will be hoping to advance even further in the Euro 2024 competition when they face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals. Fans and experts alike are eagerly anticipating Guler’s continued impact as he looks to help his national team reach new heights.
With the UEFA Champions League, FIFA World Cup, and Women’s World Cup also on the horizon, football enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting summer of top-tier action across various competitions. Stay tuned for more updates on the Euro 2024, as well as the latest news from the Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and the FA Cup.
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