FacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmail Germany football federation (DFB) president Reinhard Grindel admitted mistakes in the handling of Mesut Ozil's national team status but rejected the player's allegations of racism, saying he has been stung by the criticism following the midfielder's retirement from international competition. Ozil announced his withdrawal from the national team on Sunday, citing what he believed was racist treatment by the DFB regarding his Turkish heritage and accusing Grindel of failing to support him throughout