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World Cup fans remind Germany of racism towards ex-teammate Ozil

Spectators hold a photo of former German international Mesut Ozil at the World Cup Group E football match between Spain and Germany, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, on November 28, 2022 [Julio Cortez/AP Photo]

Football fans in Qatar have appeared to hit back at the German team’s World Cup protest over the ban on “One Love” armbands by holding pictures of Germany’s former team player Mesut Ozil who became a target of racist abuse in Germany.

The group of fans at the Spain vs Germany match on Sunday covered their mouths while holding copies of hand-drawn sketches of Ozil and pictures of him in action for Germany.

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