Referee Halil Umut Meler pictured on March 9, 2022
All Turkish football leagues suspended after Ankaragucu president punches referee
Football matches across all leagues in Turkey are suspended indefinitely by its football association after the president of Ankaragucu punched a referee at the end of a Super Lig game on Monday night.
Dec 12, 12:59
 Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter pictured in February 2020
Boston Celtics star Enes Kanter: 'I still receive death threats every week'
The Boston Celtics star criticised Turkey's president Recep Erdogan in 2013 and paid a harrowing price.
Sep 7, 11:18
 Mesut Ozil wipes his nose on his shirt during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Mesut Ozil agent hits out at Manuel Neuer, Toni Kroos, Thomas Muller
The agent of Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil hits out at Manuel Neuer, Toni Kroos and Thomas Muller over their comments in the wake of his client's international retirement.
Sep 18, 16:48
 Germany manager Joachim Low on March 27, 2018
Joachim Low: 'Mesut Ozil did not consult me before Germany retirement'
Germany head coach Joachim Low reveals that Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil did not speak to him before announcing his international retirement.
Aug 29, 18:25
 Mesut Ozil wipes his nose on his shirt during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Ilkay Gundogan slams 'racist' treatment of Mesut Ozil
Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan defends his international teammate Mesut Ozil's decision to retire from Joachim Low's squad.
Aug 28, 13:51
 Mesut Ozil wipes his nose on his shirt during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Unai Emery: 'Arsenal will support Mesut Ozil'
Arsenal manager Unai Emery reiterates the club's support of Mesut Ozil after fresh criticism of his form, stemming from his high-profile international retirement.
Aug 24, 12:28
 Mesut Ozil in action for Germany against Austria on June 2, 2018
Toni Kroos criticises "nonsense" Mesut Ozil claims
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos criticises the manner of Mesut Ozil's retirement from international football, describing his allegations of racism as "nonsense".
Aug 16, 10:27
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