Mesut Özil sends holiday greetings – Twitter triggers debate on racism

After the Erdogan affair and the embarrbading preliminary round of the World Cup in Russia, Mesut Özil seeks comfort and change in Greece. With his girlfriend Amine Gülse, the playmaker of the German national football team enjoys his holidays on the island of Santorini

"Thanks for always being there for me." You make me laugh even when my world gets out of hand, "Ozil Instagram wrote to his girlfriend and posted to a common holiday photo with the sea in the background.

" SayNoToRacism "- Twitter causes excitement

Özil commented on his highly discussed photo with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan not until today After blatant failure in the group stage, the 29-year-old had spoken on Twitter. "Having to leave the World Cup after the group stage is so painful that we have not been good enough and it will take time to overcome it," said the 2014 World Champion. In an addendum ("SayNoToRacism"), he spoke out against racism.

Much encouragement for the beaten world champion

Many supporters cheer the playmaker. Here is how a user writes: Courage, you will have a new opportunity in a few years, then you will show us and us why we also deserve to be world champions.

Harsh critique of the hashtag of racism

Others are more critical. Tobias H. writes on Twitter: "It's not racism that to be criticized for calling a dictator and a war criminal" my president! "They showed Germany the middle finger and now scream for reaction. Seriously?"

"Please write something in German" – curious reviewer of the contribution of Twitter

others – like W. Henning – are bothered by the use of English from Özil and ask, "Who is it? directed."

This seems to be clear. As long as the national player does not take a clear position on his photos with Turkish President Recep Erdogan, the criticism of his person and his performance at the World Cup will not break.

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