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Former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil retires at 34

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Arsenal's Mesut Ozil.[Courtesy]

Former Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, who won the World Cup in 2014, retired from soccer Wednesday at the age of 34.

Ozil said injuries played a role in his decision.

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