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 ...

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 ...

Dec 11 (Reuters) - Arsenal's conductor-in-chief Mesut Ozil has been likened to a musician by manager Arsene Wenger, who says the midfielder's sense of timing makes him a pleasure to watch. Ozil has 12 ...

(BERLIN) — German soccer player Mesut Ozil announced his decision to quit the national team in the aftermath of a picture taken of him with Turkish president Erdogan. In a series of statements ...

Some see a languid, fawning passenger who flatters to deceive. Some see a cerebral, telepathic creator. Whichever side of the fence you sit, Mesut Ozil is inescapably English football's ultimate ...

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 ...

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has urged his international teammates Mats Hummels and Benedikt Howedes to move to the Premier League. Hummels has reportedly been a long-term target for Manchester United, ...