Breaking: Arda Guler benched by Turkey for Euro 2024 clash against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal

To the surprise of many, Arda Guler was not included in Turkey's starting line up against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal for their Euro 2024 Group F clash on Saturday, June 22.

Guler was one of the breakthrough stars for Turkey in their opening match of Euro 2024 against Georgia, scoring a stunning goal in the 65th minute to give his team a lead.

Guler picked up the ball from distance and shot a beautiful curler into back of the Georgian net, leading Turkey to their first-ever opening game victory in the Euros.

After a remarkable performance, fans expected the Real Madrid star to be a guaranteed starter for Turkey's crucial clash against Ronaldo's Portugal. As expected, Cristiano Ronaldo is named in the Portugal starting line-up to face Turkey.

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Arda Guler broke Cristiano Ronaldo's record after scoring in Turkey's Euro 2024 opening game

Arda Guler created history after scoring a sensational curler in the 68th minute, breaking one of Ronaldo's long-held record.

Following his goal against Georgia on June 18, Guler became the youngest goal-scorer in the Euros at the age of 19 years and 114 days. The record previously held by Cristiano, who had scored at the age of 19 years and 128 days against Greece in the 2004 Euro.

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