Former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from football.

Cristiano Ronaldo's former Real Madrid teammate Mesut Ozil decided to not just defend the 37-year-old but also hit out at his critics

After starting the first 10 games of Mikel Arteta's reign, Mesut Ozil's last appearance came in a win over West Ham last March before the coronavirus pandemic saw football grind to a halt last year.

Mesut Ozil confirmed that he will be leaving for Fenerbahce after spending seven-and-a-half years with Arsenal.

Mesut Ozil is reportedly close to signing a deal with Turkish club Fenerbahce.

Mesut Ozil is expected to sign a three-and-a-half-year deal with Fenerbahce, Turkish media reported on Wednesday.

Despite Gareth Bale starting for the first time, it was on-loan Carlos Vinicius who made an impressive debut as Tottenham enjoyed a 3-0 win in their Group J opener.

Mesut Ozil was left out of Arsenal's Premier League squad and he took to social media to leave a message for the fans.

Premier League: Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil offered the club a reimbursement of the full salary of mascot Gunnersaurus, played by Jerry Quy.

Mesut Ozil insists he is the only person who will decide when he leaves Arsenal after the German star was frozen out by Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.