Germany's WC-winner Ãzil retires over disrespect, racism
Germany's Mesut Ãzil announced his retirement from international football on Sunday over "disrespect and racism". The 29-year-old, who won the 2014 World Cup and has Turkish heritage, was criticised in Germany after being photographed with Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan in May. Ãzil said the treatment he received from German football federation, politicians and media caused him to retire.