Displaying solidarity, nationwide soccer star Arda Güler has warmed hearts with a heartfelt response to 11-year-old Esila Ongün from earthquake-affected Hatay.
Ongün, a pupil at Fevzi Çakmak Primary School in Dörtyol’s Kuzuculu neighborhood, despatched a letter and drawing to the Turkish nationwide workforce, at present competing within the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2024) in Germany.
Türkiye’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Austria within the spherical of 16 has set them up for a quarterfinal conflict towards the Netherlands, igniting nationwide pleasure and assist.
Yet, it was the heartfelt messages from younger supporters like Esila that actually resonated with the workforce.
Moved by her letter and drawing, Arda Güler reciprocated with a touching video message for Esila, expressing his gratitude and encouragement.
“I received your message and saw your drawing, Esila. It made me very happy. Thank you so much. Hopefully, with your prayers, we will have a great game today. Take care of yourself. I love you,” Güler mentioned in his video message.
Esila, who wrote a heartfelt letter to Arda Güler, expressed her admiration: “Arda abi, I love you so much. I hope your match goes well. I remembered you on the first day I started drawing with our teacher. I wish you success, and I really hope to meet you someday.”
This touching change between Esila Ongün and Arda Güler exemplified the ability of the Crescent-Stars to uplift spirits and join communities, particularly throughout difficult instances like these confronted in southeastern Türkiye following final yr’s Feb. 6 “disaster of the century” dubbed twin-earthquakes.
Source: www.dailysabah.com