Mesut Özil: Heavy criticisms of unexpected direction

Frankfurt am Main – Harun Arslan, Joachim Löw's adviser to Mesut Özil criticized for allegations of racism against DFB President Reinhard Grindel. "Mr. Grindel may have made mistakes in the case, like all the people involved, but he's not racist." With this statement, Mesut has clearly shot at the target, "says Arslan Bild am Sonntag " can only warn in general against launching too quickly the heavy burden of racism, "said Arslan In addition, the 61-year-old announced a statement by coach Loew, "as soon as he finished his badysis and decided the consequences." Löw is currently working on it, "says Arslan. Löw has not commented on the resignation of Özil until now.

What Arslan finds such clear words is somewhat unexpected. Because: He works with the management of Mesut Özil.

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Arslan has been coaching the national coach for many years. He also collaborated with the management of Mesut Özil and Ilkay Gündogan. He does not see any conflict with this constellation. "I am the sole manager of Jogi Löw: with Erkut Sögüt, who supervises Mesut, and Ilkay Gündogan, the uncle and consultant of Ilkay, I only work on projects like transfers, so I'm not involved with the players, "he said. "I was not involved in all this," continues Arslan

A breach of trust on the part of his partner? "I do not inform him when I discuss something with Jogi Löw, and vice versa, he does not have to call me – everyone does his thing." But that "thing" of Özil has an explosive force that shakes society.It is allegations of racism against DFB President Grindel.

Arslan could not tell if Löw would have named his key player Özil before his withdrawal from the national team for international matches in September. "I'm his advisor though. But he does not talk about it, "said the director. "He always says: you have no idea of ​​football anyway."

Bobic: Type of resignation "loose"

The sports director of Eintracht Frankfurt, Fredi Bobic, strongly criticized the retired national player Mesut Özil and sees this as the toy of a social debate. "Of course, he can now celebrate in Turkey.But that's a mistake.Because in the end, it was only used to separate – especially here in Germany," Bobic said. at Bild am Sonntag a week after the remarkable resignation of World Champion 2014. Bobic: "To be honest, I find this unbearable.This general accusation of racism is simply not reality." With heavy public accusations against the president of the DFB to President Reinhard Grindel, the 29-year-old "has not revealed himself to be a team player". National coach Joachim Loew, who has built long years on Ozil, should not have been informed before. "I think the nature of his resignation is frankly a bit loose," said the former professional champion.

Bobic suspects Özil of speaking after the World Cup "broken pride". In a radical attack, the Arsenal professional only attacked the country, the people, the sponsors and the boss of the DFB, Grindel, and then announced his retirement from the national team. For the 46 year old Bobic, it's now up to coach Löw to make a statement. "His word has weight and he has to take a stand," said the head of American football.

Vodafone stops advertising campaign with Özil

The telecommunications company Vodafone has put online a promotional video already produced with Mesut Özil. This reports the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, quoting the company. Even before the World Cup, the British mobile operator had produced the report according to the first promotional clips with Özil and his dog Balboa. After the controversial photos of the former national player with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the videos are not shown.

"With the campaign we could not have penetrated the mbadive discussion on the net with our message," said a spokesman for the newspaper.

Daimler also canceled joint activities shortly after Özil's presentation, but the joint contract continues. Adidas, meanwhile, sticks to its brand ambbadador Özil.

Savchenko shows understanding

Olympic figure skating champion Aljona Savchenko showed understanding for Özil and his resignation from the national team. "If you give the best for a country, you must accept your situation and where you come from," said the Ukrainian of the German Press Agency. "I would probably feel better if this is more appreciated.But I am not saddened by that.I like Germany."

There is nothing to hear or read by Özil himself since his capital declaration last Sunday. On the spread in Singapore's social media images, the Gelsenkirchener showed good humor with his teammates. The referee in the match against the champions of France, he gave an autograph on the yellow card, before the kickoff, he chatted relaxed with his former national teammate and PSG professional Julian Draxler in the Clear victory against PSG, without its world champions and Özil also scored the opening goal as stars such as Neymar. After the match, he simply announced to his Twitter followers: "I'm proud to have been a captain today." He is delighted with a "good win" and a "win." fantastic support here in Singapore. "

His new coach Unai Emery later said:" I think he can take responsibility as a captain. " He did not want to decide if Özil will take over this role in the coming season.

Sporting DFB leadership planning talks with Özil

One week after the resignation of Mesut Özil from the national team, the sports direction of the German Football Association (DFB) apparently wants to contact the record of the 2014 world champion. This has been reported by the newspaper Bild.

Allegations, therefore, "timely" a phone call with Özil planned. It is unclear whether coach Joachim Löw, national team manager Oliver Bierhoff or both would speak at a conference with Turkish midfielder Arsenal.

Ozil was at the end of last week following the Erdogan affair with his photo of the DFB team resigning last May alongside Turkish autocratic President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The 29-year-old had personally made allegations of racism against the badociation and DFB President, Reinhard Grindel.

Meanwhile, the DFB and Grindel rejected the allegations. Löw and Bierhoff have not yet publicly expressed Özil's farewells to the national team.

In his first match after the resignation Özil ran as captain and met

Erdogan apparently would come on a state visit to Germany at the end of September

According to an article, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will come to Germany for a state visit in autumn. The trip is expected to take place in late September, an exact date is still being negotiated, the newspaper "Bild" announced on Saturday, citing government circles in Ankara and Berlin.

The Turkish president finally made the headlines during the debate the retirees of the German footballer Mesut Özil. That was met in London in May with Erdogan, which led to mbadive criticism in Germany, due to Özil's resignation eventually. Erdogan hailed the footballer's movement.

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