Turkish national team star Hakan Çalhanoğlu has publicly criticized the team's performance following a recent match, stating that 'no one was up to the task.' The criticism came after Turkey's disappointing 2-1 loss to Italy in a friendly match on June 10, 2026, in Bologna.
Çalhanoğlu, who plays for Inter Milan, expressed frustration with the team's lack of cohesion and effort. 'We didn't show the fighting spirit that Turkish football is known for,' he said in a post-match interview. 'Everyone needs to look in the mirror.'
The Turkish Football Federation has not yet commented on the player's remarks. The team is preparing for upcoming UEFA Euro 2028 qualifiers, with their next match scheduled against Norway on June 18, 2026.
