Germany chief admits mistake in handling Mesut Ozil situation

Germany chief admits mistake in handling Mesut Ozil situation By Press Association Published: 07:18 EDT, 26 July 2018 | Updated: 09:21 EDT, 26 July 2018 The president of Germany's football federation, Reinhard Grindel, says he made mistakes in handling the controversy over Mesut Ozil's photo with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, but rejects accusations of racism. Ozil announced his retirement from Germany's national team on Sunday. He criticised the federation, president Grindel, fans and media for what he regarded as racism in treating people with Turkish roots.  Mesut Ozil's picture with Turkey president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has led to a huge furore The president of Germany's Football Federation, Reinhard Grindel, says he made mistakesHe defended the pre-World Cup meeting with Erdogan, who draws widespread criticism in Germany for being increasingly authoritarian. Grindel said on Thursday he regretted that the federation's criticism of the photo 'was abused for racist slogans.'He added: 'In retrospect, I as president should have said una... --------------------- DONT FORGET SUBSCRIBE FOR ME : https://goo.gl/r8kgfa