Commissioner for the integration of the DFB: Cacau qualifies Özil's racism as "bad"

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D The Commissioner for Integration of DFB Cacau rejected the racist accusations of the retired world football champion Mesut Özil against the senior leaders of the badociation

"Criticism it is not discrimination or racism.If I am criticized and say that it happens because I am Brazilian and I have dark skin, then it is not correct and I "I did not grow up," said the former international in an interview with the "Bild." He was shocked by saying goodbye to Mesut: "It was very hard and brutal." [19659012] "Erdogan's photo had a political message, even though the Mesut judge differently. As a result, when racist statements of the population have been made, of course, you must act mbadively against them. But in any case, the reproach of racism against the DFB is simply false, "said Cacau.

" In retrospect, one is always smarter "

The former Bundesliga professional pointed out that in recent days had been "difficult." very "emotional". "The incident is unique in German football. As a result, it was difficult for everyone to behave properly. In retrospect, you are always smarter. With the knowledge of today, it is clear that the DFB must always remain consistent with these issues, remain true to its values ​​and beliefs, "said Cacau:" Because we suffers from his convictions. And then you have to make decisions that hurt in the beginning. This is for me an important lesson in history.

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Özil had resigned last Sunday as a result of the controversial photo with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the resulting discussions with the national team.In the social media, he had made a round shot. Özil attacked sharply the President of the DFB, Reinhard Grindel, and spoke about racism in the leadership of the DFB Grindel rejected the allegations Thursday decided.