Mesut Ozil

Mesut Ozil retires from professional football

Germany's World Cup-winning midfielder Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from football at the age of 34 on Wednesday.

Ozil leaves Fenerbahce, joins Istanbul rival Basaksehir

Midfielder Mesut Ozil has left Fenerbahce after his contract was terminated by mutual consent and joined Turkish top flight rivals Istanbul Basaksehir on Thursday.

Ozil and Fenerbahce agree to divorce

Mesut Ozil is leaving Fenerbahce after the former Germany international fell out with the Turkish side's management.

Jurgen Klopp slams "faceless" social media trolls

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp suggests that the smartest decision of his life is to not use social media. He hit out after the social media treatment of Liverpool and Germany goalkeeper Loris Karius and his countryman Mesut Ozil.

Emery respects Ozil's Germany choice, says Arsenal is his 'home'

New Arsenal manager Unai Emery says, he respects Mesut Ozil's decision to retire from international football due to what the German midfielder says is "racism and disrespect" because of his Turkish roots.

Erdogan says treatment of Ozil racist and unacceptable

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the treatment of Mesut Ozil is unacceptable after the soccer star quit Germany's national team.

Hoeness blasts Ozil

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness is happy Mesut Ozil has retired from international duty with Germany, claiming the Arsenal midfielder has been "s*** for years".

Champions Germany land in Russia

Germany landed in Moscow on Tuesday to attempt to successfully defend their World Cup title and hoping to leave the political controversy surrounding Mesut Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan behind them.

Arsenal ease to victory, Batshuayi grabs Dortmund comeback win

Mesut Ozil scores as Arsenal ease to a 3-0 victory at Swedish minnows Ostersunds in the first leg of their Europa League, last-32 tie, while Michy Batshuayi snatches Borussia Dortmund a dramatic win over Atalanta.

October 12, 2017
October 12, 2017

Ozil, Sanchez could leave in January, says Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger concedes he may have no option but to sell star players Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil in the January transfer window.

March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017

'Comfortable' Ozil soon to decide on his Arsenal future

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil insists he is comfortable at the North London club and will make a decision regarding his future soon with the German's contract due to expire at the end of next season.

March 23, 2017
March 23, 2017

Sanchez and Ozil contract talks are on hold, says Wenger

Contract negotiations with Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are on hold until the end of the season, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Wednesday.

March 7, 2017
March 7, 2017

Ozil to miss Bayern clash

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil will miss Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg against Bayern Munich after illness.

March 5, 2017
March 5, 2017

Ozil prays in Turkish during anthem

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has revealed in his autobiography that he prays in Turkish on the pitch during the German national anthem before international matches.

February 17, 2017
February 17, 2017

Football: Ozil agent launches defence of under-fire midfielder

Mesut Ozil's agent has come out in defence of the Arsenal midfielder, saying the player's languid body language is often mistaken for a perceived lack of effort and disputing claims that the German does not perform in big games.

January 9, 2017
January 9, 2017

Football: Ozil wants clarity on Wenger future before signing new deal

Mesut Ozil is ready to sign a new contract with Arsenal but the attacking midfielder wants to know if manager Arsene Wenger is staying at the club beyond this season.

November 2, 2016
November 2, 2016

Football: Arsenal earn comeback win to reach knockout round

Mesut Ozil scored a superb late winner as Arsenal hit back from two goals down to beat Ludogorets 3-2 on Tuesday and secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with two games to spare.

June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016

Mesut Ozil and Paul Pogba fund surgeries of 22 needy children

The Germany international has been involved in numerous philanthropic campaigns over the course of his career, the latest of which has included funding the surgery of 11 African children.

January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016

Watch Arsenal star Ozil performing kick-ups… with chewing gum!

Mesut Ozil carries out yet another assist, this time assisting a cameraman in filling his lens with sugary gunk in an impressive demonstration of juggling skills.

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