Pick England over Germany

[Raven66]

Mesut Özil


Germany youngster Mesut Oezil has received some tragic news ahead of the upcoming World Cup clash against England on Sunday. German publication Bild broke the news that the attacking midfielder's grandmother has passed away on Friday, only two days ahead of the important match.

Oezil's grandma was plagued by health problems and died during the night in a hospital in Turkish city Bolu. The midfielder was informed about the news in the German team's hotel in Pretoria.


Pick England by 2 goals.

[DrunkHorseplayer]

What's a dead relative compared to the chance to avenge losses in two world wars? Take the Teutons.

[RubberKettle]

Bold prediction.
This is the most hotly contested Rivalry in Europe.

[mv09]

If it had any relevance at all, it would help Germany. Teams rally around their teammates and play better for them after tradegy. Not to mention that this Oezil kid will probably play his ass off and leave it all on the field in honor.

[JOHON8]

Lampard came back to score a shit load of goals after his mom died, what kind of prediction is this?

[TR88]

Save your money on England. Put them on Germany and triple them.

[teenheat]

Save your money on England. Put them on Germany and triple them.

[khoale2004]

Becareful about his pick. I like the over better

[Gokhan]

sorry to hear about Ozil's grandmother. i'll support england but i'm not sure if i should bet to england.i think i won't bet and just try to have fun.

[tankman777]

england will grind out a win via deflected rooney strike

[JustinBieber]

1) Books will have already adjusted to this news
2) This may not affect his performance at all. I know I did not even cry when my grandmother died and still havn't - we wern't that close.