Kenan Yıldız on World Cup exit: 'I don't think we lost by playing badly'

Turkish national team player Kenan Yıldız shared his disappointment following the team's elimination from the World Cup, stating that the squad did not believe they lost due to poor play. "We are all very sad. But this is football," Yıldız remarked. "Sometimes, even if you reflect what you want on the field, there are times when you don't get the score."

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We are all very sad. But this is football. Sometimes, even if you reflect what you want on the field, there are times when you don't get the score.

Yıldız elaborated on the team's performance, asserting, "I don't think we lost by playing badly. But unfortunately, we couldn't get the score and we were eliminated." He drew a parallel to past criticisms, adding, "I also want to add that two years ago, I was the most criticized during the European Championship. There are always changing elements in football. I will always try to do my best."

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I don't think we lost by playing badly. But unfortunately, we couldn't get the score and we were eliminated.

The national team is scheduled to face host nation USA in their final World Cup match on Friday at 05:00 Turkish time. The team's exit from the tournament marks a significant setback, with players reflecting on the performance and looking ahead to future competitions.

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I also want to add that two years ago, I was the most criticized during the European Championship. There are always changing elements in football. I will always try to do my best.