Arsenal star Mesut Ozil is in hot soup after taking a photo with a controversial president. Turkey president Recep Tyyip Erdogan is right now in England for a state visit and got an opportunity to meet Ozil who is of Turkish starting point and postured for a photograph.
The 29-year-old was joined by Manchester City and German partner Ilkay Gundogan who is additionally of Turkish plunge and Everton striker Cenk Tosun, a German by birth.
German Football Association (DFB) president Reinhard Grindel was not content with the previous Real Madrid star in the wake of proposing that DFB does not concur with Erdogan politically. He trusts the president utilized the stars for political trick.
“Therefore, it is not a good thing that our internationals have let themselves be exploited for his election campaign stunt. It certainly hasn’t helped the DFB’s integration efforts.”
German team co-ordinator Oliver Bierhoff also added his sentiments insisting that they do not endorse it and will have a chat with players, however, he believes in their commitment to the team.
“I still have absolutely no doubts about Mesut and Ilkay’s commitment to playing for the Germany national team and how much they identify with our values.