Merkel Respects Ozil's Decision To Quit German Team: Spokeswoman

Muhammad Rameez Published July 23, 2018 | 06:19 PM

Merkel respects Ozil's decision to quit German team: spokeswoman

Chancellor Angela Merkel "respects" Mesut Ozil's decision to quit playing football for Germany, her spokeswoman said on Monday, after the midfielder resigned over alleged "racism" in criticism against him.

Berlin, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jul, 2018 ) :Chancellor Angela Merkel "respects" Mesut Ozil's decision to quit playing football for Germany, her spokeswoman said on Monday, after the midfielder resigned over alleged "racism" in criticism against him.

"The chancellor values Mesut Ozil highly. He is a footballer who has contributed a great deal to the national team," said Ulrike Demmer, adding that he has "now made a decision that must be respected."

Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Whatsapp

Recent Stories

Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, R ..

Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 19 April 2024

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 19 April 2024

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 19 April 2024

Rock-solid Ruud racks up season-leading win in Bar ..

Rock-solid Ruud racks up season-leading win in Barcelona

At UN, Iran says it will make Israel 'regret' repr ..

At UN, Iran says it will make Israel 'regret' reprisals

G7 hears calls for 'critical' Ukraine aid

G7 hears calls for 'critical' Ukraine aid

EU seeks to leverage might to confront China, US c ..

EU seeks to leverage might to confront China, US challenge

5 Customs officials martyred as their vehicle ambu ..

5 Customs officials martyred as their vehicle ambushed by terrorists in D I Khan

Pak-New Zealand match called off due to rain

Pak-New Zealand match called off due to rain

NHA restores traffic on roads affected by recent r ..

NHA restores traffic on roads affected by recent rains in Balochistan

China to fully support Pakistan's efforts against ..

China to fully support Pakistan's efforts against terrorism: Ambassador Jiang

U.S. envoy calls on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

U.S. envoy calls on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

Poland arrests man over suspected plan to kill Zel ..

Poland arrests man over suspected plan to kill Zelensky