Fans hold demonstration against media treatment of Özil as he loses sponsor
150 people held a demonstration against the ‘racist’ treatment of Mesut Özil by the German media and the DFB, after the player spoke out over it in an Instagram statement.
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Turkey hails Mesut Ozil’s statement attacking DFB
Turkish ministers reacted positively to the news that Mesut Ozil would no longer play for Germany as long as he felt subjected to racism. The…
German officials urged to quit over Mesut Ozil
Germany’s general manager, Oliver Bierhoff and their FA’s president, Reinhard Grindel, have been urged to step down after attacks on Mesut Ozil following their country’s poor World Cup.
Per Mertesacker offers heartfelt support to Mesut Ozil
Per Mertesacker has come out firing in defence of Mesut Ozil who has been turned into a scapegoat for his country’s World Cup failings in Russia this summer.
German media: Özil ‘will not be playing again’ for Germany
Mesut Özil won’t play for Germany again, having burned all his bridges with the national team, according to reports in the country.
Mesut Ozil’s father encourages him to quit Germany after latest attack
The President of the German Football Association (DFB) has demanded that Mesut Ozil explain why he met with Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the World Cup as the Arsenal man continues to be targeted after his country’s failings in Russia and his father says he should quit the national team.
Report: Özil’s value drops more than anybody else’s after World Cup
Mesut Özil’s transfer value has dropped more than anybody else’s at the World Cup, according to analysis in Spain.