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Qatari fans hold Mesut Ozil signs at World Cup in response to Germany protest

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Spectators hold photos of Forman German international Mesut Ozil on the stands and cover their mouths during the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Germany, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor , Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Qatari soccer fans hit back at Germany's World Cup protest on Sunday by holding pictures of former Germany player Mesut Ozil while covering their mouths during the match against Spain.

A group of fans held copies of a hand-drawn sketch of Ozil, while others showed pictures of him in action for Germany.

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