{"id":23046,"date":"2026-02-12T21:30:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T21:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/goular-denies-bullying-at-real-madrid-i-have-watched-these-statements-with-sadness\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T21:30:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T21:30:28","slug":"goular-denies-bullying-at-real-madrid-i-have-watched-these-statements-with-sadness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/goular-denies-bullying-at-real-madrid-i-have-watched-these-statements-with-sadness\/","title":{"rendered":"Goular denies bullying at Real Madrid: &#8220;I have watched these statements with sadness&#8230;&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\"><span class=\"capital-letter\">a<\/span>rda Gler responded to the statements made by Serhat Pekmeci, former head of scouting at Fenerbahce and one of the people who accompanied the Real Madrid player in his early professional career. A Turkish scout claimed that G\u00fcler was the victim of bullying by some of his teammates at Real Madrid, a claim the player flatly denied.<span class=\"xai-icon\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Arda G\u00fcler said in a statement: &#8220;I have watched with sadness the recent public comments of former head of scouting Serhat Pekmez, who played an important role in the early years of my career. From day one I have been warmly welcomed by everyone at this club and have always considered this place like family.&#8221; &#8220;I am very proud to be a Real Madrid player and want to keep this badge for many years to come,&#8221; said the Turk, asking to ignore these remarks.<span class=\"xai-icon\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have a very strong team and I am happy and honored to share the dressing room with all my teammates. 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