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UEFA Turkey probe is ‘discrimination’: Erdogan
UEFA opened disciplinary hearings against Turkey last month after its players saluted during Euro 2020 qualifiers - a gesture seen…
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Ozil marries in Istanbul, with Erdogan as best man
The 30-year-old Ozil, who has Turkish family roots, sparked controversy when he was photographed with Erdogan, raising questions about the…
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Ozil slammed for reportedly inviting Erdogan to his wedding
The Arsenal midfielder, a third-generation German, sparked controversy when he was pictured alongside Erdogan last May, raising questions about his…
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German FA boss rejects Ozil racism charge, but admits mistake
Reinhard Grindel acknowledged that he should have stepped in firmly to end the abuse against Ozil over a controversial photograph…
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Erdogan accused of using Ozil saga to push Turkey’s Euro 2024 bid
Germany and Turkey are the only nations bidding to host the European championships in six years' time with a decision…
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Erdogan says called Ozil, praises decision to quit German team
Ozil's decision to quit playing for Germany and his strongly-worded four-page statement have caused an uproar in Germany.
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Ozil defends controversial picture with Erdogan
Ozil said he had first met Erdogan in 2010 after the president and German Chancellor Angela Merkel watched a Germany-Turkey…
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Turkey slams ‘slanderous’ German criticism of footballers’ Erdogan meeting
Germany internationals Mesut Ozil of Arsenal and Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City met Erdogan late Sunday during his three-day visit…
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Turkey seeks to jail NBA star Kanter over insulting Erdogan
The 25-year-old basketball player faces up to four years and eight months in jail for tweets posted last year
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