‘Ozil was already finished with Germany’A former captain of Die Mannschaft believes a loss of form would have led to international exile prior to the decision being taken to retirePremier LeagueArsenal
Ozil agent hammers 'idiotic, foolish' Bayern chiefDr Erkut Sogut has, in an exclusive statement to Goal, hit out at what he considers to be unfair scapegoating of a man retiring from duty with GermanyBayern MunichPremier League
Video: Mesut Ozil retires in explosive statementsThe Arsenal playmaker, 29, lashed out at the German FA for their treatment of him during the World Cup and at deeply personal criticismVideoPremier League
'He's been sh*t for years!' - Bayern chief slams OzilUli Hoeness blamed the Arsenal star of hiding behind his photo with the Turkish president after he called time on his national team careerBayern MunichPremier League
Behind Germany's disgraceful treatment of OzilThe Arsenal attacker has called time on his international career after being scapegoated following his country's dismal World Cup performanceWorld CupPremier League
Ozil announces international retirementThe Arsenal attacker has hit out at the treatment he received from the German football association (DFB), confirming he will no longer wear the jerseyWorld Cup
Ozil blasts media & sponsors in second Erdogan statementThe Germany international first made it clear that he was paying homage to his roots, and has now moved to denounce the press and unfaithful partnersWorld CupPremier League
Ozil breaks silence over Erdogan meetingThe Arsenal midfielder was joined by Ilkay Gundogan in receiving jeers from fans after being pictured with the republic's head of stateWorld CupPremier League
'Ozil wears Germany jersey with pride'The Gunners playmaker has sparked plenty of debate with his on and off-field activity, but he retains the full support of his international team-mateWorld CupPremier League
Pulisic, Adli & 15 new stars to watch at 2022 World CupThe dust has settled on the 2018 blockbuster in Russia, so Goal takes a look at who could light up the next tournament in QatarWorld CupFrance
How Messi's Argentina & major nations will line up at World Cup 2022Russia 2018 is a wrap, so Goal looks into its crystal ball and tries to predict the starting line-ups for Qatar in four years' timeWorld CupEngland
Neymar & the World Cup’s biggest disappointmentsThe World Cup has been a huge success but, like every major tournament, it has had its negative moments. Here are the big let-downs of Russia 2018...World CupEgypt
Stars who may have played last World Cup gameThe World Cup often marks a watershed in players' careers, and a few of the game's biggest names may choose to stand down now Russia 2018 is overWorld CupEgypt
World Cup 2018 Golden Boot top scorer rankingsThe Tottenham striker won the battle for sharpshooting supremacy, which involved some of the best strikers in the worldWorld CupEgypt
World Cup 2018 VAR: Griezmann scores penalty after handballThe use of video assistant referees (VAR) is being rolled out for the first time at the World Cup and Goal takes a look at some of the incidentsWorld CupCosta Rica
Low must change his leadership style – LahmThe World Cup-winning right-back said changes are needed if the 2014 champions are to get back to the top of world footballWorld Cup
German FA figures urged to quit over OzilThe 29-year-old was heavily criticised for appearing in a picture alongside Turkey's president, but it got worse amid a terrible World Cup campaignPremier LeagueArsenal
Wenger reveals why Ozil flopped at World CupThe attacking midfielder was largely anonymous in Russia as the world champions crashed out in the group stages, to the chagrin of his former managerWorld CupPremier League
Who will win World Cup 2018? Favourites & outsidersThe top challengers are usually understood, but there are always a few dark horses in the running for every major tournamentWorld CupEgypt
'If I was Mesut, I'd quit Germany duty'The Gunners midfielder is "bent, disappointed and offended" by the treatment he has received this summer, according to his dadWorld Cup
'Ozil criticism is below the belt and pathetic' The Arsenal playmaker faced uncomfortable questions before, during and after a disappointing showing for Die Mannschaft at World Cup 2018World CupPremier League
The worst World Cup goalkeeping blundersThe World Cup has thrown up its share of embarrassing moments for the men between the posts. Here, Goal takes a look at some of the best, or worst!World CupEngland
Bierhoff: Germany maybe should've left out OzilThe Gunners midfielder caused controversy after a public appearance with the Turkey president and Bierhoff feels it caused a distraction in the campWorld Cup
Low to stay with Germany despite World Cup exitThe world champions crashed out at the group stage in Russia after defats to Mexico and South Korea, but the DFB have decided to stick by the managerWorld Cup
'Neuer should not have been picked for the World Cup'The Euro 96 winner believes that head coach Joachim Low was not brave enough, arguing Mesut Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan should have been left at home, tooWorld Cup
Boateng: Criticism of ‘artist’ Ozil is unfairThe centre-back has said that his compatriot is "only human" and does not deserve the stick he has been given following an early World Cup exitWorld CupRepublic of Korea
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