Mesut Ozil has opened up about his departure from Arsenal, claiming he was cast out of the first-team setup after speaking out about the mistreatment of Uighur Muslims in China. The former midfielder ...

The signing of Mesut Ozil two seasons ago was heralded as a game-changer for Arsenal due to his impact at Real Madrid and the club's decision to review their policy of expensive acquisitions. However, ...

In this series, BFW looks back at all the members of the 2014 World Cup-winning Germany men’s national team — players and coaches — reflecting on their performance back then and checking in on where ...

A soccer championship has doubled as a test of identity for millions of Germans with Turkish roots. For many, picking one team to support was an easy decision. By Tariq Panja and Rory Smith As he ...

Veteran midfielder Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from the German national team on Sunday, and he did his best to shake the very foundation of the country’s soccer federation in the process. Less ...