FC Bayern Forum

[Jorge]

Uli should keep his mouth shut on this one, obviously as a German he has the right to have an opinion, even if it is wrong (although I agree with him that Ozil should retire for sporting reasons and not because of any racial issue) but since he is a public figure and represents an institution of the German Football and a brand, it is hard to separate him from his position as an official.
Ozil contributed to the whole mess big time, he failed to issue a statement after the infamous picture while Gundo did. Ozil was already in the crosshairs of the public debate when year after year he stayed silent while his team mates sang the National Anthem, that creates a perception in many people's minds and it is absurd to deny it. Then you have the context that his effort on the field is not what many expect, again this is perception and it is absurd to deny it: in the last 4 years, and quite before the picture many of us has criticized him. It does not matter what the stats say: he comes across as a lazy player and this opinion is shared by many.
I go back to my previous post, if he would have come out today and say that he is retiring because he can't contribute to the team as in the past and he wants to open the door for a younger generation and offered himself to help the debate would have shifted in the opposite direction and his message would have been more effective with a better end result for the causes that he defends as a person.

[Jorge]

Well, at least Oezil scored penalties for Germany unlike Uli who cost Germany the Euro 1976 final with his miss in the shootout.

Only partially true. Ozil set a negative record at Euro 2016 in the game vs Slovakia becoming the first German player that missed a penalty during a match, excluding shoot-outs ( a 40 year record). Then went on to miss his penalty in the shootout vs Italy even though Germany won. Not to mention his long history of missing penalties for Arsenal including one versus Bayern.

[MUTU]

Well, at least Oezil scored penalties for Germany unlike Uli who cost Germany the Euro 1976 final with his miss in the shootout.

Only partially true. Ozil set a negative record at Euro 2016 in the game vs Slovakia becoming the first German player that missed a penalty during a match, excluding shoot-outs ( a 40 year record). Then went on to miss his penalty in the shootout vs Italy even though Germany won. Not to mention his long history of missing penalties for Arsenal including one versus Bayern.

I remember him scoring a penalty against Italy in 2012. Forgot about his shootout miss against Italy but at least he had scored in that match.

[Bavarian_Kielbasa]

Here is the problem

Racism is a major accusation. People lose their jobs and people are even arrested for it. If he felt so mistreated, he should have had the discussion at the time or down the road (in another book). Roughly 1 month after poor showing is in bad taste because it seems a cop out. An attempt to overshadow poor play. He should have retired gracefully as most expected him to do anyway.

If I remember correctly after the photo with Erdogan controversy, Gundogan made statements but Ozil stayed quiet. Maybe he stayed quiet to not be a distraction. If so, he should have waited longer IMO. Walking out while claiming racism is a heated topic for Germany and German-Turks.

[RAJBAYERN]

It is time! Its time for Rummenigge and Hoeness to speak, I like that!

German football sucess come in much because the good management that Hoeness and Rummenigge did in Bayern from youth academy to professional football.

Forget the poetry or good words, Our boards deserve to call attention to every person that is not doing their job for german football.

People just critics the words said by Uli but do not realize the terrible acussation that Ozil did to German Society.

Thanks Uli and Rummenigge for speak!

[RAJBAYERN]

Oh don't get me wrong, I think Uli would say the exact same thing if the player were white.

And my point would still be the same that Uli Hoeneß is a toxic old fart who doesn't belong in Bayern.

You are fired!

[America USA]

Ozil has brought it on himself. As Jorge said his whole demeanor when the German anthem was played really made a lot of people uneasy. Ozil never apologized after that photo scandal. At least Gundogan had the humility to do so and Can never met the Turkish tyrant.

Ozil thinks too highly of himself. Even at Arsenal he’s cribbing at his teammates when he gets brushed off the ball like he’s a toothpick and can’t defend to save his life. Goes missing when the going gets tough!

From a purely football logic I’m delighted with no Mesut. On a personal level I think this is karma for his arrogance.

[RAJBAYERN]

Well, at least Oezil scored penalties for Germany unlike Uli who cost Germany the Euro 1976 final with his miss in the shootout.

I can't believe I'm sticking up for my least favourite NT player.

Uli invest recently 70 millions in Bayern youth academy for create players that consequently will benefit the german national team. So are you comparing a no one player (ozil) to a man that help to the development of a lahm, Schweinsteiger, Hummels, Muller etc... and the future german stars?

You are fired too!

[#12]

Ozil has brought it on himself. As Jorge said his whole demeanor when the German anthem was played really made a lot of people uneasy. Ozil never apologized after that photo scandal. At least Gundogan had the humility to do so and Can never met the Turkish tyrant.

Ozil thinks too highly of himself. Even at Arsenal he’s cribbing at his teammates when he gets brushed off the ball like he’s a toothpick and can’t defend to save his life. Goes missing when the going gets tough!

From a purely football logic I’m delighted with no Mesut. On a personal level I think this is karma for his arrogance.

Oh really? Breitner never sang and no one said a word about it ever...

[Paphlagonian]

He choosed Germany not because he likes Germany but he believed playing for Germany will bring him more fame and fortune than playing for Turkey. I don't feel sorry for him that much. In any case Germans need to get their shit together. It's not your goddamn business who takes pictures with who. I bet they wouldn't even say a word if it wasn't with Erdoğan but was with Kim Jong-Un. Hypocrites. Don't these Europeans think for a second why Turkish people vote for Erdoğan this much? The only reason Erdoğan gets his vote is basically this; "Europeans are still the enemy of Turks... Hey look! They are getting crazy over Özil's photo with me. I told you they still hate us. So vote for me!"

By the way if Bayern wants to be that "Global Team" as they claim to be then It's presidents should stick their personal opinions in their own asses and shut up about them.

[America USA]

^ Freedom of speech. The old man can say whatever he wants to

And BTW, Ozil is not as big a global superstar as Messi, Ronaldo or even Neymar, so I do not understand how this will impact Bayern’s global popularity. The best way to make new overseas “fans” is to win the UCL.

However I do agree that Ozil never really liked playing for Deutschland and did so only for fame and money!

Oh really? Breitner never sang and no one said a word about it ever...

Mesut always made that god awful “Why the fučk am I here?” Expression when the anthem was going on and that’s where the problem lies. It looked as if he felt the anthem was a chore or that he really was not interested in it!

[ramsej84]

He choosed Germany not because he likes Germany but he believed playing for Germany will bring him more fame and fortune than playing for Turkey. I don't feel sorry for him that much. In any case Germans need to get their shit together. It's not your goddamn business who takes pictures with who. I bet they wouldn't even say a word if it wasn't with Erdoğan but was with Kim Jong-Un. Hypocrites. Don't these Europeans think for a second why Turkish people vote for Erdoğan this much? The only reason Erdoğan gets his vote is basically this; "Europeans are still the enemy of Turks... Hey look! They are getting crazy over Özil's photo with me. I told you they still hate us. So vote for me!"

By the way if Bayern wants to be that "Global Team" as they claim to be then It's presidents should stick their personal opinions in their own asses and shut up about them.

I understand.... but is Ozil a German or a Turk?

I guess he is none, cause afaik Turks as I said further up hate him for his choice

[Jorge]

"the Great" Lothar Matthaus has spoken:

Mesut Ozil's Germany tenure was already 'over' before retirement [source]

[Aryagorn]

nvm

[Aryagorn]

Oh don't get me wrong, I think Uli would say the exact same thing if the player were white.

Indeed. Silly that people try to paint Uli as if he's fecking rasist.