Former Socceroos striker Scott McDonald says Türkiye “disrespected” Adelaide forward Nestory Irankunda’s pace in a discussion on Stan Sport’s World Cup Daily. Across multiple reports, McDonald’s comments focus on the way he believes Irankunda was used and the expectations around his speed during play. He argues Türkiye did not treat Irankunda’s pace in a manner consistent with his perceived strengths, suggesting the team’s approach limited the impact he could have made offensively. The articles attribute the view directly to McDonald and present it as an assessment made during the broadcast rather than as a formal statistical review. No outlet provides additional supporting details such as specific match incidents, official data, or quotes from Turkish or Irankunda-related representatives. The reports therefore center on McDonald’s viewpoint about tactical respect and player impact, with the coverage largely aligned in attributing the claim and describing its general theme: Türkiye failing to properly account for Irankunda’s pace.