Ex-Arsenal Star from Germany Joins Turkish Politics

The political situation in Turkey remains tense. Oppositionists rely on boycott as a form of protest. Mesut Özil opposes it.

Ex-Arsenal Star from Germany Joins Turkish Politics

Former football star Mesut Ozil has entered the political arena by joining the ruling party of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The announcement came during a party congress on Sunday, where Ozil was appointed to the Central Decision and Management Board of the Justice and Development Party (AKP). Ozil, who is 36 years old and of Turkish descent, has had a controversial relationship with Erdogan in the past. He faced backlash during his p…

AK Party Central Executive Board member Mesut Özil reacted to the CHP's boycott call. CHP Group Deputy Chairman Ali Mahir Başarır responded to Özil.

While the general boycott call found a wide coverage on social media, Mesut Özil said, "Let's not harm our local and national brands under the name of boycott." CHP's Ali Mahir Başarır, quoting Özil's statements, shared, "My local and national brother; which national team did you play for?"