Tag: Germany

Arsenal players at the Euros – who’s in, who’s not

With all 24 squads now confirmed for the Euros, let’s take a look at the Arsenal interest at this summer’s tournament.
Mesut Ozil of Arsenal takes on Dele Alli of Tottenham during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane on March 5, 2016 in London, England.

Ozil on finishing above Tottenham, Leciester and being PotS

Mesut Ozil has revealed that finishing above Tottenham was a 'nice end to the campaign but that he would have preferred to win the league.

Ozil reveals why he didn't play for Germany as he's named in Euro squad

Germany manager Joachim Low surprised no-one with the inclusion of Mesut Ozil in his squad for the Euros but he did offer a few other surprises.

Arsenal man misses out on German humiliation

Mesut Özil missed out on German's 2-1 loss to Slovakia on Sunday.

Ozil features on Kinder Egg ahead of Euros

Kinder have released some special edition eggs ahead of the Euros this summer and Mesut Ozil’s face is one of the players that they’ve chosen to feature.

Özil named in 27-man Euro 2016 squad…with Podolski

As expected, Mesut Özil has been called up to the Germany squad for Euro 2016.

Özil gives surprise update on Arsenal contract talks

Arsenal star Mesut Özil capped a superb season with another assist on Sunday afternoon, but he's still going to leave fans sweating on his future.

Watch: Özil beats Buffon to end international goal drought

Mesut Özil scored his 19th goal for Germany on Tuesday night from the penalty spot as the world champions eased past Italy in their last game before the end of the season.

Photo: Ozil presented with German Player of the Year award

Mesut Ozil was named German Player of the Year underlying the great season he has been having that sees him just two assists shy of Thierry Henry’s Premier League record. The announcement was made in January and the Germans took the opportunity to present him with the award before their game against England.

Welbeck and Özil start as England beat Germany

England met Germany in Berlin on Saturday evening, each featuring an Arsenal player as the Three Lions came away with a 3-2 win.

Look: Ozil and Liverpool star return to training

Mesut Ozil has returned to training for Germany after recovering from his ankle problem. The midfielder picked up the injury when John Stones landed on...

Özil: England is my second home

Currently struggling with an ankle injury, Mesut Özil is hoping to be fit enough to play for Germany when they meet England on Saturday. The...

Injury concerns for Arsenal and Manchester United as stars miss training

Mesut Ozil missed out on training with the German national team according to the DFB’s official Twitter account. Ozil picked up a problem against Everton...

Why should Arsenal fans care about international football?

As we descend further into the chasm of a largely tedious interlull, are we right to dismiss the importance of national team fixtures? For those...

Özil weaves his magic to provide goals as Germany qualify (watch)

Arsenal's Mesut Özil will be a little relieved, as he helped world champions Germany book their place at Euro 2016. A tricky qualifying faze was...

Özil backs Germany to dominate thanks to youth system

They're already world champions, but Germany keep churning out high quality talent and there's nothing the rest of the world can do about it. Look...

Özil: It’s difficult to come together at international level

Mesut Özil was optimistic ahead of the international break, but his spirit must have been dampened somewhat by a lacklustre performance on Thursday night. Germany...

Özil has goal disallowed as Germany lose

The celebrations have been delayed for world champions Germany, after the Republic of Ireland beat them on Thursday night. A draw for the German national...

Özil satisfied by international break

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil started both of Germany's games over the past week as the world champions successfully negotiated tricky fixtures. Prior to the latest...

Özil subbed off in Germany win

Mesut Özil had a quiet night during Germany's eventful 3-2 win at Hamden Park. Heading into the game, Germany knew all three points would leave...

Özil shows off boots

Arsenal's Mesut Özil took to Instagram to show off his Adidas boots after the qualifier against Poland last week. The German playmaker dedicated his boots...

Video: Özil's brilliant passing against Poland

Mesut Özil started in Frankfurt as German won their European Championship qualifying game against Poland on Friday night. The Arsenal playmaker shook off a knee...

Özil's dreams dashed by Germany boss

World Cup winner Mesut Özil tasted international success during last summer's tournament in Brazil, and now he wants more. The German playmaker is targeting another...

Liverpool man wants to learn from Ozil

Liverpool's Emre Can has been called up to the German national side ahead of the next round of international fixtures and is hoping to...

Germany to risk Özil despite knee injury

Arsène Wenger won't be best pleased. Star midfielder Mesut Özil missed Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Newcastle United last Saturday with a knee injury but has...

Mesut Özil's career changed a year ago today

by Lewis Ambrose Mesut Özil reminded me of something with a post on Instagram earlier. The German star wasn't really considered as such at last season's...

Former Germany captain slams Podolski

by Lewis Ambrose Former Germany captain Lothar Matthäus has had a dig at the career of Lukas Podolski as the current Arsenal player gets closer and...

Arsenal genius Mesut Özil explains how he became so talented

by Lewis Ambrose Backing into space that nobody else even sees, dropping a shoulder, playing a pass that didn't even appear to be a possibility:...

Germany star insists there are no problems

by Lewis Ambrose In an interview with German magazine kicker, Mesut Özil has spoken about the 2014/15 season, his injury, his ambition, and the German national...

Mesut Özil 'My best position is 10, but I'm not selfish'

by Lewis Ambrose In an interview with German magazine kicker, Mesut Özil has spoken about the 2014/15 season, his injury, his ambition, and the German national...

Arsenal star talks about his injury and returning to top form

by Lewis Ambrose In an interview with German magazine kicker, Mesut Özil has spoken about the 2014/15 season, his injury, his ambition, and the German national team. At...

Podolski keen to avoid Arsenal return

by Lewis Ambrose Lukas Podolski isn't fooling anyone, and he doesn't even seem to be trying anymore - he doesn't want to return to Arsenal. Speaking in...
BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 15: Mesut Oezil celebrates on the open top bus at the German team victory ceremony on July 15, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil match against Argentina in Rio de Janeiro on July 13. (Photo by Markus Gilliar - Pool/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil and his strange relationship with German fans

German fans have a strange relationship with Mesut Özil, often criticized when he is present and missed when he is absent. There is no...