Arda Turan, who played 102 international matches for Turkey, has a deep appreciation for the Dutch football culture, which he learned during his time at Barcelona. He considers Guus Hiddink, Johan Cruijff, and Frank Rijkaard as his inspirations, with Hiddink having a significant impact on his career. Turan recalls a particular match against Belgium where they were trailing at halftime, but Hiddink's calm and confident approach helped them turn the game around. He credits Hiddink with teaching him to stay focused and not get affected by the scoreline.
Turan also spoke about his friendship with Ivan Perisic, who has played 158 international matches for Croatia. He praises Perisic's fitness level, saying he looks young despite being 37 years old. Turan jokingly mentions that Perisic is a good beach volleyball player. The Turkish football legend is looking forward to the Champions League match between PSV and Shakhtar Donetsk, where he will have the opportunity to see his friend Perisic in action.