Mesut Ozil: German fans protest in support of Arsenal midfielder Demonstrators gathered outside Axel Springer publishing house to show support for the Arsenal midfielderHundreds of German fans gathered in support for Mesut Ozil after he quit international football, citing "racism and disrespect" over his Turkish roots. Supporters gathered in Berlin on Sunday wearing 'I am Ozil' T-shirts, waving Turkish and German flags in solidarity with the Arsenal midfielder. He said last week he received hate mail and threats, and was blamed for Germany's disappointing World Cup. Germany's football association "rejected" allegations of racism. However, it said it could have done more to protect him from abuse. Read more: Germany gripped by #MeTwo racism debateOzil, 29, was criticised after being photographed with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in May. In announcing his international retirement, he said: "I am German when we win, but I am an immigrant when we lose."Former Germany striker Fredi Bobic, who is now the Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director, cr... --------------------- DONT FORGET SUBSCRIBE FOR ME : https://goo.gl/r8kgfa