Fans Decode Dominik Szoboszlai’s ‘1088’ Comment on Arda Güler Post – and It’s Savage
Szoboszlai Fires Back at Güler with Subtle but Savage Dig After Heated Nations League Encounter
Dominik Szoboszlai and Arda Güler were at the center of attention during Sunday’s Nations League clash between Hungary and Turkey, with tensions boiling over in a fiery on-pitch moment.
Turkey sealed a historic promotion to the Nations League’s top tier after thrashing Hungary 6-1 on aggregate, with goals from Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Arda Güler, and Abdülkerim Bardakcı capping off a dominant performance. Despite the scoreline, it was a moment between Szoboszlai and Güler that stole the spotlight.
After scoring Turkey’s second goal in the second leg, Güler directed a ‘shushing’ gesture toward Szoboszlai—a move that instantly reignited tensions from their previous clash in a friendly earlier in 2024, when Szoboszlai scored the winner for Hungary.
But Szoboszlai didn’t let the moment slide. After the match, he dropped a cryptic yet cutting comment—“1088”—on a Hungarian media post showing Güler’s shush. The number refers to the total minutes Güler has played for Real Madrid this season, subtly mocking the 19-year-old’s lack of game time.
Fans quickly caught on, with social media lighting up over Szoboszlai’s post. Reactions ranged from amusement to admiration for the Hungarian’s pettiness:
“Szoboszlai ran straight to the locker room and Googled how many minutes Güler has played—this is the energy I need in life.”
“Same number of assists this season: Güler – 5 in 1088 mins, Szoboszlai – 5 in 2887 mins.”
“Güler told him to talk on the pitch… Szoboszlai chose Instagram instead.”
“We need more of this spice in football.”
“Ego and attitude are back—I’ve missed this era.”
Güler, who joined Real Madrid from Fenerbahce in 2023, has had limited opportunities under Carlo Ancelotti, often coming off the bench. Despite flashes of brilliance, he’s featured mostly as a substitute in his 31 appearances this season.
Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella praised the youngster’s quality, acknowledging that consistent club appearances typically influence national call-ups, but urged patience with Güler’s development.
Szoboszlai’s message, though indirect, was clear—he’s not one to be silenced, on or off the pitch.
