Former footballer Mesut Özil was received by Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar during his visit to the island. Tatar highlighted the ongoing push for a two-state solution based on sovereign equality.
Özil called on FIFA and UEFA to lift embargoes on TRNC athletes. He also met with young people, sharing a message from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and introducing national player Arda Güler via video.