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Löw Reflects on Özil's Controversial Exit
16 Mar
Summary
- Özil accused German officials of racism after his resignation.
- Löw admitted he didn't read Özil's full statement initially.
- Özil now resides in Turkey and rarely visits Germany.
Public sentiment in Germany has shifted following Mesut Özil's resignation and his accusations of racism against officials within the German Football Association (DFB). This occurred after Germany's unexpected group-stage exit in the 2018 World Cup.
In a recent ZDF documentary, former national coach Joachim Löw shared his perspective, admitting he did not initially read Özil's comprehensive statement. Löw cited the statement's length and his personal disappointment at the time as reasons for not engaging with it fully.
Özil himself has been unavailable for media comment for several years and has declined all interviews. He is currently based in Turkey, with his visits to Germany now described as very infrequent by Löw.
