* Ozil suffers partial ligament tear in knee * Germany international out for 10-12 weeks (Releads with extent of Ozil injury) FRANKFURT, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has been ruled ...

BERLIN — Germany awoke to a national debate on integration, racism and sports Monday, as the news hit that one of its most celebrated soccer players was quitting the national team, saying he was the ...

Mesut Ozil's father said he believed his son had agreed to have a photograph taken with the Turkish president only out of "politeness" and that it was never meant to be a political statement.

BERLIN (Reuters) - German soccer star Mesut Ozil said on Sunday he would no longer play for the national team because he faced "racism and disrespect" because of his Turkish roots. His impassioned ...

Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from professional soccer on Wednesday with an emotional message via social media. The 34-year-old notably played for Arsenal and Real Madrid and won the FIFA 2014 ...

The Arsenal star has been criticised after his part in the world champions' loss to Mexico and feels he could bring an end to his international career Mesut Ozil does not "identify" with the Germany ...

World Cup winner Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from football on Wednesday after an illustrious international career with Germany and club spells with Real Madrid and Arsenal. The 34-year-old ...

Germany’s Mesut Ozil crosses the ball during the group G World Cup soccer match between Germany and Ghana at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Saturday, June 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Matthias ...

With his precision passing and mastery in the midfield, Mesut Ozil will lead Germany past Italy and into the finals of Euro 2012. Germany's potent attack is loaded with world-class weapons, but Ozil ...