Mesut Özil urges FIFA to lift Russia bans and highlights Israel contrast
Former Germany international Mesut Özil called for an end to international football sanctions against Russia, criticizing global governing bodies during a veterans’ match in Istanbul. Speaking after a 3–2 exhibition fixture between Istanbul Başakşehir and Zenit St. Petersburg, the 2014 World Cup winner argued that the international sports community should lift its bans on Russian … Read more