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Mesut Ozil pens open letter to fans after criticism of picture with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Ozil has released a statement defending his actions. [Photo/Courtesy]

Mesut Ozil has penned an open letter defending a controversial picture he posed for alongside Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Ozil and Germany teammate Ilkay Gundogan hit the headlines for the snap with Erdogan who has proved a polarising political figure.

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