Gunning for Greatness: My Life

By Mesut Özil

Gunning for Greatness: My Life - Mesut Özil
  • Release Date: 2017-04-20
  • Genre: Football
Score: 4.5
4.5
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Description

Mesut Ozil is a midfield magician, casting an elegant spell over opponents and conjuring passes through gaps lesser mortals can't even see. After an eventful sojourn among the Galacticos of Real Madrid he has savoured silverware at Arsenal, while in 2014 he lifted the World Cup with Germany.

But his life and career have been a test of resilience. Growing up in Germany's Turkish community, he faced prejudice from those who claimed his dual identity would prevent him giving his all for the national team. Later came questions over a different type of commitment, the kind levelled against those, like Mesut Ozil, who excel in football's finer arts rather than relying simply on running and ruggedness. He has proved concerns on both these issues lack substance.

In Gunning for Greatness, Mesut Ozil reveals the inside stories of his relationships with Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger, his quest to help the under-fire Frenchman restore Arsenal's pre-eminence - and how he silenced the sceptics by conquering the world.

Reviews

  • Well Enjoyed

    5
    By carter199411
    I really enjoyed it.Mesut is a humble guy and a gift to football. I also appreciate listening to his side of issues and rumors we heard from the media. Maybe there could be a part two, it’s not like he’s retired hahaha!