Mesut Ozil

Former Real Madrid, Arsenal Star Mesut Ozil Retires From Professional Football

2014 FIFA World Cup winner with Germany national football team Mesut Ozil has called it time from professional football

Mar 22, 2023, 17:08 PM IST

Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique had reportedly cheated on his Colombian singer wife Shakira with Leonardo DiCaprio's ex-girlfriend and supermodel Bar Refaeli. (Source: Twitter)

Gerard Pique to Olivier Giroud: TOP footballers accused of CHEATING on their wives, in PICS

According to reports in various Spanish media outlets, Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique cheated on his Colombian singer wife Shakira with Leonardo DiCaprio's ex-girlfriend and Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at TOP footballer accused of cheating on their wives from Gerard Pique to Olivier Giroud.

Sep 22, 2022, 09:46 AM IST

Footballer Mesut Ozil condemns 'human rights violations in India', says THIS

Ozil has a history of making political statements, in December 2019 he criticised China's alleged persecution of Uighurs, a Turkic-speaking Muslim minority.

Apr 28, 2022, 19:01 PM IST

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac 'good options' after security scare: Unai Emery

The duo, who escaped unhurt after an attempted carjacking last month, were not in the squad at Newcastle United last weekend due to "further security incidents" which the club did not elaborate on.

Aug 15, 2019, 23:52 PM IST

From Sachin Tendulkar to Sania Mirza, sports personalities wish fans 'Eid Mubarak'

While the entire country is celebrating Eid-Al-Adha with great religious zeal and fervour, the sports fraternity on Monday came in unison to extend their warm wishes on the auspicious occassion.

Aug 12, 2019, 12:29 PM IST

Gareth Bale makes goalscoring return as Real Madrid edge Arsenal on penalties

Arsenal named a strong side captained by Mesut Ozil while Real had Bale on the bench and Eden Hazard, wearing the number 50 shirt, starting alongside fellow new signing Luka Jovic in the attack.

Jul 24, 2019, 08:39 AM IST

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil ready to start more away games, says Unai Emery

Ozil has started only four of Arsenal`s 14 away games in the league this season with Emery often benching the German playmaker, starting him only in home games where they have won 10 in a row.

Apr 06, 2019, 18:41 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan's picture with footballer Mesut Özil goes viral on social media

Shah Rukh was invited by popular footballer Mesut Özil for the match

Apr 02, 2019, 13:38 PM IST

Mesut Ozil must show consistency to start regularly for Arsenal: Unai Emery

Ozil has started only 14 of Arsenal`s 28 Premier League games this season, often sidelined due to injury or sickness, while Emery has also benched him in favour of other players in some games.

Mar 02, 2019, 08:58 AM IST

EPL: Mesut Ozil on target as Arsenal defeat Bournemouth 5-1

The German attacking midfielder had not started a game for Arsenal since their 1-1 draw away to Brighton & Hove Albion on December 26 due to a knee problem.

Feb 28, 2019, 14:54 PM IST

Arsenal keen to close gap on Spurs ahead of derby clash: Manager Unai Emery

Arsenal manager Unai Emery believes the opportunity to inch close to within a point of Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League will be a "big motivation" for his players ahead of Saturday`s north London derby.

Feb 28, 2019, 13:57 PM IST

Arsenal's Alex Iwobi lauds Mesut Ozil impact but Unai Emery keen to rotate

Emery was satisfied with Ozil's 'positive' impact, but said he would be rotated depending on the needs of the team and Arsenal's schedule in the coming weeks.

Feb 22, 2019, 10:51 AM IST

Europa League: Arsenal 'deserved to win' against BATE, says Unai Emery

Arsenal conceded the goal to BATE at the stroke of half time from a set piece and Emery's side now need to win by at least two goals at home to advance.

Feb 15, 2019, 10:01 AM IST

I would love travelling to India and meet 'friend' Ranveer Singh: Mesut Ozil

Recently, Singh attended various international football matches and was spotted cheering for his favourite teams.

Oct 25, 2018, 10:34 AM IST

Mesut Ozil a thorough gentleman, true champion: Ranveer Singh

Ranveer on Sunday tweeted a photograph of himself along with Ozil and said that it was a pleasure meeting the footballer.

Aug 13, 2018, 10:57 AM IST

Mesut Ozil departure puts focus on German relations with Turkish community

Ozil, who faced a barrage of criticism for having his photograph taken with Turkey’s authoritarian President Tayyip Erdogan, was especially piqued by criticism from German Football Association head Reinhard Grindel, who he said blamed him for Germany crashing out of the 2018 World Cup.

Jul 23, 2018, 18:08 PM IST

After citing 'racism', German footballer Mesut Ozil announces retirement

German footballer Mesut Ozil on Sunday announced his retirement from the national team, in the wake of the controversy surrounding his recent meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.Ozil was heavily criticised after he, along with his teammate, Ilkay Gundogan, who has Turkish ancestry, posed for a photograph with Erdogan at a charitable event in May.

Jul 23, 2018, 08:24 AM IST

Germany should have played FIFA World Cup without Mesut Ozil: Oliver Bierhoff

Ozil, a key member of the 2014 World Cup-winning side, and teammate Ilkay Gundogan, both of Turkish descent, had to deal with a barrage of criticism at home after they were pictured with Erdogan in London in May and the affair overshadowed their tournament preparation.

Jul 06, 2018, 16:35 PM IST

Complacency killed Germany's FIFA World Cup 2018 hopes

Every aspect of the national pastime, and that includes clubs, the top league, the national association (DFB) and the players themselves, has fed off this complacency for years.

Jun 28, 2018, 14:19 PM IST