Former footballer Mesut Özil's championship prediction: Fenerbahçe will be the champion because Galatasaray will tire in Europe.

Former footballer Mesut Özil's championship prediction: Fenerbahçe will be the champion because Galatasaray will tire in Europe.

28.02.2026 20:50

Former footballer Mesut Özil made statements regarding the championship race in the Süper Lig. Sharing his prediction, Mesut Özil said, "My heart is with Fenerbahçe. Fenerbahçe won in Europe but unfortunately got eliminated. Maybe they will concentrate more on the league. Since Galatasaray will be tired in Europe, I hope Fenerbahçe becomes the champion. My prayers are with Fenerbahçe."

Former football player Mesut Özil visited the national wrestlers' camp at the Mersinli Ahmet Kireççi Wrestling National Teams Camp and Training Center.

''THEY WILL GET TIRED IN EUROPE, HOPEFULLY FENERBAHÇE WILL BE CHAMPION''

Making statements here and indicating that his prayers are with Fenerbahçe in the championship race in the league, Mesut Özil said, "My heart is with Fenerbahçe. Fenerbahçe won in Europe but unfortunately got eliminated. Maybe they will concentrate more on the league. Since Galatasaray will also get tired in Europe, hopefully Fenerbahçe will be the champion. My prayers are with Fenerbahçe. A strong team has been established. Of course, we see some mistakes, but the season is a long marathon. I see Fenerbahçe as strong. They have recovered. Hopefully, they will win the league at the end of the season."

''I AM NOW LOOKING AT WRESTLING''

In response to the question, "Would you like to be the number 10 of Fenerbahçe's current squad?" Mesut replied, "No, I wouldn't want that, I have already retired from football. I am now looking at wrestling."

'I WISH GALATASARAY SUCCESS'

Regarding Galatasaray's matchup with the English team Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League, Mesut Özil commented, "I wish Galatasaray success. Only big teams are left in the Champions League now. To be successful, you need to defeat these big teams. A strong team has come, hopefully, they will advance."

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