Mesut Ozil hails Qatar's organization of World Cup

DOHA, Qatar (AA) - Former German football star Mesut Ozil praised Qatar's organizing of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

The famous football star, of Turkish origin, published a photo for him on Twitter in one of Qatar's stadiums where the World Cup matches are held.

"Great to be in Qatar for the World Cup 2022. Thanks for the great hospitality & the perfect organization," Ozil wrote. "All the best to Qatar for the remaining tournament."

During the World Cup match between Germany and Spain on Sunday, Ozil's photos were raised by football fans in the stadium while putting their hands on their mouths to protest the German team act before their previous match with Japan.

The German team before the start of the match with Japan had a group photo while putting their hands on their mouths to protest the banning of using the colored rainbow armbands which is a sign to the same-sex relationship.

Under Qatar's rules and laws, it criminalizes and bans the same-sex relationship and its promotion.

Despite winning over Costa Rica on Thursday, Germany was crashed out the tournament as it became the third in the group's standings.

*Writing by Ahmed Asmar