""As I speak these words, which are very important to me and come from my heart, my first thought is: our footballers are real men," Montella said. "They know that it's not just their own names written on their backs. It's the names of millions of Turkish people and children.""
""Everyone feels the pressure. This is a final. We haven't been there for 24 years, but most of our players weren't even born then," Montella said. "This time we want to go, we will do our best for our country.""
""The culture that raised me and the culture I encountered in Turkey are incredibly similar. I can think like a Turk. I eat like a Turk. I act like a Turk. That's why I feel like a Turk," Montella expressed."
Turkey's national football team is on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 24 years. Head coach Vincenzo Montella praised his players as 'real men' and emphasized their commitment to representing millions of Turkish people. After a semi-final victory over Romania, Turkey faces Kosovo in a decisive playoff. Montella, who took over in 2023, has revitalized the team, leading them to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. Captain Hakan Calhanoglu also acknowledged the significance of this opportunity for the players.
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