Mesut Ozil quits Germany over ‘racism and disrespect’ - reactions

Arsenal midfielder ends his international career and hits out at the German FA

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Mesut Ozil won the 2014 World Cup, played 92 times and scored 23 goals for Germany
(Image credit: Luis Acosta/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has quit international football because of “racism and disrespect”.

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