Mesut Ozil

Mesut Ozil is sending food for Rohingya children

by News Hour Correspondent - Apr 19, 2021

German footballer Mesut Ozil will provide food aid to Rohingya children on the occasion of Holy Ramadan. According to a Turkish media report, Ozil donated USD 120,060 to the Turkish Red Crescent Society for distressed and...
Mesut Ozil looks forward to friendlies, avoids retirement talk

by News Hour Correspondent - Jul 26, 2018

Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil avoided any talk of the controversy surrounding his retirement from international football as the German midfielder opted to focus on the club’s pre-season friendly tournament in Singapore on Wednesday. The 29-year-old quit the...
Mesut Ozil quits Germany over racism and disrespect after World Cup loss

by News Hour Correspondent - Jul 23, 2018

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has quit international football, citing the “racism and disrespect” he has faced in Germany over his Turkish roots. Mesut Ozil’s withdrawal from the German national team Sunday night came in three stages,...
Ozil fitness heartens Wenger ahead of Burnley clash

by News Hour Correspondent - Nov 25, 2017

Arsene Wenger believes Mesut Ozil’s recent resurgence is down to the Arsenal playmaker’s improved fitness levels. Ozil was outstanding in last weekend’s north London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur and will again play a key role...
Sanchez, Ozil strike to end Arsenal away woes

by News Hour Correspondent - Apr 18, 2017

News Hour: Goals from Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil ended Arsenal’s run of four successive away defeats with a scratchy 2-1 victory over struggling Middlesbrough in their Premier League clash on Monday. The Gunners’ performance was...