Joachim Löw reveals snub by Mesut Özil after player’s international retirement

• Germany coach says midfielder refused to return his calls
• Löw believes player’s claims of racism are exaggerated

Joachim Löw, the Germany manager, said he was snubbed by Mesut Özil after the midfielder abruptly retired from international football following the furore over a photo with the Turkey president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, before the World Cup.

The 2014 champions were humiliated when they were condemned to their earliest World Cup exit in 80 years. They went out following the group stage after losing two of their three matches.

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