VIDEO: Barcelona's Arda Turan Decides to Try His Luck at Basketball But Doesn't Play by the Rules

Published on: 14 January 2017

Footballers have an intense schedule, and many like to unwind playing others sports during their downtime.


Many opt for the less strenuous activity of golf, while many fans have seen Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba compete on a court whilst playing basketball. The latter sport also seems to be the one of choice for Barcelona's Arda Turan.

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The Turkey international has found it difficult to displace the likes of Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Ivan Rakitic during his time at the Nou Camp, but he did find time to use up some perhaps unexpended energy during a recent basketball match.

In one segment of the match, the 29-year-old picked up possession outside the three-point line and, instead of attempting to net a swish, opted to strike an effort on the half-volley. Turan didn't quite get his angles right, unfortunately, seeing his effort cannon off the backboard and set up an opposition attack.


Probably best to stay at Barcelona for the meantime, Arda.

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