Ozil quits Germany squad in spat over Turkey president photo
(WorldNews Turkey)

BERLIN (AP) - Mesut Ozil is quitting Germany`s national team following criticism over his decision to pose for a picture with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In a series of statements posted Sunday on Twitter, the Arsenal star announced his retirement from international football. He attacked the German football federation (DFB), its president, fans and the media, criticizing what he saw as racism and double standards in the treatment of people with Turkish roots. Citing anti-Turkish comments...