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 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 ...

A soccer championship has doubled as a test of identity for millions of Germans with Turkish roots. For many, picking one team to support was an easy decision. By Tariq Panja and Rory Smith As he ...

ISTANBUL — Former Germany midfielder Mesut Özil, who won the World Cup in 2014, retired from soccer Wednesday at the age of 34. Özil said injuries played a role in his decision. “I've had the ...

Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil reacts during their Champions League soccer match against Napoli at the Emirates stadium in London October 1, 2013. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) REUTERS ...

ISTANBUL (AP) — Former Germany midfielder Mesut Özil, who won the World Cup in 2014, retired from soccer Wednesday at the age of 34. Özil said injuries played a role in his decision. “I’ve had the ...

Jan 24 (Reuters) - German midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Turkish Super Lig team Fenerbahce on a permanent transfer, with the Arsenal outcast signing a 3-1/2 year deal, the clubs announced on Sunday.

Jan 16 (Reuters) - Arsenal and midfielder Mesut Ozil have reached an agreement in principle to terminate the German's contract six months before it expires so he can seal a move to Turkish club ...

Real Madrid assistant boss Aitor Karanka has backed Mesut Ozil and Sami Khedira to prove their worth at the Bernabeu. The Germany duo have struggled in recent weeks and both were left on the bench for ...

Dec 17 (Reuters) - Mesut Ozil's arrival at Arsenal two years ago was a massive lift for the club, midfielder Jack Wilshere has said, adding it was "special" to have the German playmaker as a team mate ...

LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Arsenal must stay focused and not be influenced by the "crazy" atmosphere at the Karaiskakis Stadium, midfielder Mesut Ozil has said ahead of Wednesday's make-or-break ...

ISTANBUL (AP) — Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil, who won the World Cup with Germany in 2014, retired from soccer Wednesday at the age of 34. Özil said injuries played a role in ...