Pay-cut disputes, squad omissions and manager fallouts have tarnished Mesut Ozil's mercurial talent throughout his career... the German's Fenerbahce exile is just the latest black mark for the ex-Arsenal misfit (who will be wondering where he goes next!)

The sporting world witnessed a massive fall from grace this week as European champions Italy failed to reach the World Cup.

Just hours before former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil found himself in the headlines... once again.

Positive publicity hailing the 33-year-old's sublime vision, clever and intricate pass or stunning goal seem a distant memory.

Ozil finally ended his Arsenal nightmare last year by joining Turkish side Fenerbahce but it was revealed on Thursday that he was excluded from their squad indefinitely.

Another twist for the enigma that is Mesut Ozil.