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- ‘I am Ozil’: Fans protest in Germany to support Mesut Ozil amid racism claims
Hundreds of football fans gathered in Berlin on Sunday in support of Mesut Ozil, who recently retired from the German national team after claiming he was subject to “racism and disrespect” over his Turkish roots.Sport News - 'It was cowardly' - Frankfurt sporting director tears into Mesut Ozil over retirement
Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Fredi Bobic has admonished Mesut Ozil as a "coward" for his German national team retirement following 'racist' abuse after a controversial meeting with Turkish leader Erdogan in May.Sport News - ‘So much love’: Mesut Ozil thanks Arsenal fans for support in wake of racism row
After a tumultuous few days in which he retired from international football after receiving 'racist' abuse online, Ozil has thanked Arsenal fans for their “love” at a pre-season friendly in Singapore.Sport News - German FA boss Grindel admits mistakes over Ozil-Erdogan photo scandal
German football federation (DFB) chief Reinhard Grindel says he should have handled the scandal surrounding Mesut Ozil’s controversial photograph with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan differently.Sport News - Ozil’s bitter retirement raises ugly questions for Germany
Mesut Ozil’s retirement from the German national team amid claims of “racism and disrespect” has shocked the footballing world, but has also led to questions that go beyond football into the role of multiculturalism in Germany.Sport News - Respect, support and silence – Mesut Ozil saga splits sports world
Mesut Ozil’s shock departure from the German national team amid a torrid reaction to his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has prompted a divide in reaction from sports stars and commentators.Sport News
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