World Cup
Burak Yilmaz announces his departure from the Turkish national team after a missed penalty
Burak Yilmaz’s missed penalty, which was instrumental in Turkey’s elimination from the World Cup, was the reason for the Lille striker to leave the national team and announced his decision after the game’s final.
Turkey came very close to equalizing in the 85th minute of the game against Portugal, but Yilmaz, who had reduced the lead to 65-1 in the 65th minute, missed a penalty scored by the team via VAR and sent the ball to the crossbar. .
Somehow, the player who scored the only goal for our neighbors was to become his undoing a short time later, with Turkey permanently eliminated from the 2022 World Cup and Fernando Santos’ team qualify with 3-1.
The severity of the exclusion, coupled with the Lille striker’s shared responsibility for the missed penalty, prompted the 36-year-old to decide to leave Turkey’s national team. In fact, he announced it after the finale of the game.
“I don’t know why I didn’t score, I’m still in shock. We upset our country. I’m sorry, I’m really sorry. It was my last chance at the World Cup but it’s over.”
When we got the penalty eI told myself it was a safe target. I started thinking about the consequences. I’m disappointed because I never thought I would lose it. Sorry, I’ll take that penalty every night of my life in my dreams.
I don’t want to give up after a game like that, but I don’t think it’s right to continue. Thanks to my trainers. My decision to give up is not emotional, but I make that decision with logic. When it comes to extreme, unbelievable situations, I help.
Our country must pass the baton to the new generation. This is correct. My decision is neither a disappointment nor a punishment. “I think our brothers will do what is necessary from now on.” mentioned features.
Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.