I’m new to this Özil matter. I’m not really sure what he did or said. None of the sources online don’t seem to provide clarifications. From all I know, he’s a revolutionary player in modern football and always seemed like a nice guy to me

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    1 year ago

    didn’t know about it too, saw him talking shit about Zinchenko the other day, guy is hella vocal about politics it usually come with a lot of hate

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    In terms of being underrated on the pitch, just his casual and undemonstrative body language. Everything was so elegant he made it look simple and easy, whereas someone like Connor Gallagher steams around crashing into people and cant pass it ten yards but is lauded as a team player.

    In terms of hatred almost certainly rooted in Racism and Islamaphobia. He famoulsy said when i win Im German when i lose im Turkish. He called out the inhumane treatment or Uighur Mulsims in China when Arsenal did a promotional tour there which was the end of that relationship.

    He is a great footballer and human, among the most philanthropic out there.

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    Germans are S tier racists and don’t consider anyone who is not white as germans. They have learnt to hide their true self but sometimes they show their true colours.

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    People are soft and dont really understand people nor politics, easily triggered, misinformed etc… also not to mention the whole turks in germany situation, incompatible cultures and all that. It really doesnt matter, Ozil is one of the most attractive mids that ever played, i enjoyed every minute of his field time. Long live Ozil!

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    1 year ago

    The moment he showed his Muslim identity he became public enemy for the bigots and Islamophobes. Including Arsenal reprimanding him for speaking out against the plight of the Uighurs at the hands of the Chinese government.

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    1 year ago

    I remember when Germany played against turkey on a Wednesday. He was injured allegedly. But then at the next Saturday he played again for Real Madrid. He is the most opportunistic player ever.

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    Im Turkish. We don’t like him because

    1)Choosed Germany and said that he feels German

    2)nothing wrong with that, but after Germany kicked him out he became a super turkish nationalist erdogan fanboy

    3)literally said he is a fan of AKP(Erdogans party) propaganda tv shows

    4)played like shit in Fenerbahce

    5)played in Fenerbahce

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    1 year ago

    He advocated for muslims in Uyghur. And you know how the prem is. If you support a blue eyed and blond haired human being you’re good but how dare you support a muslim terrorist right?