Ozil, who is of Turkish lineage, played on the German team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and scored a sole goal against Ghana in the group stage.
“Ozil and I had the same agent in Bundesliga and he asked me whether to choose Turkey or Germany and I told him Germany was a better choice,” the former Hamburg winger said.
Asked about North Korea’s performance in the World Cup, he said, “They experienced an up-and-down performance in the event. North Korea did a pretty good job against Brazil, but had a poor performance against Portugal.”
“I think the other Asian teams showed a good display in South Africa,” the Steel Azin player added.
Mahdavikia who received an autographed shirt from Jairzinho, concluded, “I am so happy that the former Brazil striker knew me. I am proud of that,”