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Mesut Ozil, a religious footballer who hates racism

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Mesut Ozil
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“For me, taking a picture with President Erdogan is not about politics or elections, it’s about me respecting the highest office in my family’s country of origin,” Ozil tweeted.

“The treatment I received from the DFB [German Football Association] and many other parties made me no longer want to wear the German national team jersey,” added Ozil.

Mesut Ozil
(IO/Pramita Hendra)

Now, Ozil plays at Turkish club Fenerbahce. He said he is happy here just as he is in Indonesia. “I still have a contract with Fenerbahce, and I am happy to be there, I love Istanbul, I also love Indonesia,” said Ozil. (rr)

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