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Guler Blasts Szoboszlai Over ‘1088’ Dig: Personal Feud!

Things are getting personal.

Arda Güler has hit back at Dominik Szoboszlai after the Liverpool midfielder mentioned the amount of minutes he’s played for Real Madrid this season – and things have turned nasty.

Turkey clinched promotion to the Nations League League A on Sunday night as they recorded an emphatic 6-1 aggregate win over Hungary at the Puskás Aréna.

Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Arda Güler and Abdülkerim Bardakcı found the back of the net for Vincenzo Montella’s side, who were already 3-1 ahead going into the second-leg clash in Budapest.

Away from the result and the biggest talking point from Sunday’s game was an altercation between Dominik Szoboszlai and Arda Güler.

Shortly after scoring Turkey’s second goal of the night, Güler produced a ‘shushing’ gesture towards a furious Szoboszlai, just 12 months after the pair clashed during a heated international friendly.

Szoboszlai would take to Instagram after the full-time whistle, where he left a comment on the picture of Güler ‘shushing’ him, which was posted by Hungarian outlet Nemzeti Sport.

The comment simply read “1088”, which happens to be the amount of minutes Guler has played for Real Madrid this season.

After making just 12 appearances in his debut campaign for Los Blancos in 2023/24, the talented playmaker has made 31 appearances this season, but 21 of those have come from the subs bench.

A few hours after Szoboszlai’s comment went viral and Güler has now responded with a post of his own.

Taking to his Instagram story, the Turkey international posted a picture of the scoreline alongside a caption that read: “This guy is a joke. Isn’t six goals enough to shut you up? [shush emoji].”

As you can see from the screenshot below, the picture he posted is also edited. Underneath Hungary’s name on the scoreboard, it reads: “Szoboszlai 1 Instagram comment”.

Guler has hit back at Szoboszlai. Image credit: Instagram/ardaguler

On the subject of Guler’s lack of starts for Carlo Ancelotti’s side this season, Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella commented on the situation as he continues to shine for his team at national level.

“He’s an exceptional footballer. We all know his talent and what he can contribute,” said Montella.

“It’s a well-known and generally accepted trend that players with a continuing presence at their clubs tend to be called up to the national team. But we must be understanding of Arda.”

Thoughts on the feud between Güler and Szoboszlai? Let us know in the comments.

Featured Image Credit: Getty Images

Topics: Turkey, Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool, Real Madrid, UEFA Nations League






















Arda Guler and Dominik Szoboszlai Engage in Heated Social Media Exchange










The rivalry between football stars Arda Güler and Dominik Szoboszlai has intensified, moving from the pitch to social media.  Following a Nations League match, a war of words erupted online, adding fuel to the fire of their already tense relationship.


Turkey Secures Nations League Promotion Amidst Player Spat


Turkey celebrated a dominant 6-1 aggregate victory over Hungary at the Puskás Aréna, securing their promotion to the Nations League League A. However, the resounding win was somewhat overshadowed by a developing feud between Turkish player Arda Güler and Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai.


Key goals from Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Arda Güler, and Abdülkerim Bardakcı sealed the victory for Turkey under manager Vincenzo Montella.  The team entered the second leg in Budapest with a comfortable 3-1 lead, which they emphatically extended.


Beyond the final score, the major talking point of the Sunday game became the escalating tension between Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai and Real Madrid's Arda Güler. This clash suggests a personal edge to their professional rivalry.


From 'Shush' to Social Media Slam: The Guler-Szoboszlai Instagram Feud


The on-field drama began when Arda Güler, after scoring Turkey's second goal, directed a 'shushing' gesture towards Dominik Szoboszlai. This act came just a year after a previous heated exchange between the two during an international friendly, indicating a pre-existing tension.


Dominik Szoboszlai responded post-match via Instagram.  On a picture of Güler's 'shushing' celebration, posted by Hungarian sports news outlet Nemzeti Sport, Szoboszlai commented simply with "1088". This number is a pointed reference to the perceived low number of minutes Güler has played for Real Madrid this season, implying a lack of game time at club level.


While Güler has made 31 appearances for Real Madrid in the current season, a significant 21 of these were as a substitute, following a debut 2023/24 season with only 12 appearances. Szoboszlai's comment appears to target Güler’s role at his club versus his national team prominence.


Arda Güler didn't take long to respond to Szoboszlai's jab.  He retaliated with his own Instagram story, posting a picture of the final 6-1 scoreline. His caption aimed directly at Szoboszlai, stating: "This guy is a joke. Isn't six goals enough to shut you up? [shush emoji]".


Güler’s response further included a visual dig.  In his Instagram story image, subtly edited beneath Hungary's name on the scoreboard, were the words: "Szoboszlai 1 Instagram comment".  This detail, spotted by fans, amplified the personal nature of the online confrontation.













Arda Güler's Instagram response. Image credit: Instagram/ardaguler



Turkey Manager Weighs In On Güler's Club Situation


Amidst the social media back-and-forth, Turkey's national team manager, Vincenzo Montella, offered his perspective on Güler's limited starting opportunities at Real Madrid.  While acknowledging the general preference for players with consistent club minutes, Montella emphasized understanding for Güler's situation.


"He's an exceptional footballer. We all know his talent and what he can contribute," Montella stated, highlighting Güler's value to the national side. "It's a well-known and generally accepted trend that players with a continuing presence at their clubs tend to be called up to the national team. But we must be understanding of Arda."


The public spat between Güler and Szoboszlai adds an intriguing layer to their future encounters, both on the international and club scene. Will this personal rivalry further ignite when they next face each other?


Now it's your turn! What are your thoughts on this escalating feud between Arda Güler and Dominik Szoboszlai? Share your opinions in the comments below!




Featured Image Credit: Getty Images


Topics: Turkey, Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool, Real Madrid, UEFA Nations League