The German FA (DFB) has admitted it "made mistakes" with its handling of Mesut Ozil in the build-up to the Arsenal star's acrimonious international retirement in 2018.
On the eve of the World Cup, Ozil was pictured alongside teammate Ilkay Gundogan with controversial Turkish president Recep Erdogan.
The picture caused outrage in Germany and ill-feeling towards Ozil escalated as the defending champions failed to make it out of the World Cup group stages.
After the tournament, the player posted a number of letters on social media detailing the "racism and disrespect" he had suffered, culminating in him announcing his retirement from the national team.
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