Jun 7, 2019 · Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was the best man at German footballer Mesut Ozil's wedding on Friday. Ozil, who has Turkish roots, sparked a furore when he posed in photos with Mr...

Feb 24, 2025 · Former Arsenal and Real Madrid footballer Mesut Ozil has transitioned into politics after joining Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party. The retired German midfielder, 36, was named on the ruling AK Party's (AKP) Central Decision and Management Board during a party congress on Sunday.

Feb 23, 2025 · Der frühere deutsche Fußball-Nationalspieler Mesut Özil hat seine ersten Schritte in der Politik gemacht - und engagiert sich künftig in der Partei des türkischen Präsidenten Recep Tayyip...

Jul 23, 2018 · Dem Rücktritt Mesut Özils aus der Nationalmannschaft ist eine monatelange Debatte vorausgegangen. Auslöser waren die Fotos von Özil und Teamkollege Gündogan mit dem türkischen Präsidenten...

Mesut Özil enters politics. The former player of Real Madrid, and 2014 World Cup champion with Germany, has been elected this Sunday as a member of the Executive Committee of the ruling Justice...

Apr 11, 2023 · Mesut Özil, a German footballing legend with Turkish roots, has been friends with Recep Tayyip Erdogan for years. Opinion polls show Erdogan, who has hinted fielding some ‘unexpected names’, faces an uphill battle in his bid for re-election.

Feb 23, 2025 · Mesut Ozil, the former Germany, Real Madrid, and Arsenal star who retired in 2023, has officially entered Turkish politics. On 25 february, he was elected to the central council of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), the party announced.

Former Germany international, Mesut Ozil has transitioned into politics after joining Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s party. The former Real Madrid and Arsenal playmaker was named...

Jun 8, 2019 · ISTANBUL, Turkey – Former German international soccer star Mesut Ozil was married in Istanbul on Friday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as his best man.

Mar 6, 2025 · In many ways, the news that Mesut Özil has decided to enter politics will come as a significant shock to those who knew him at Arsenal. Özil was never much of a public speaker during his...