Mesut Ozil is quitting Germany's national team following criticism over his decision to pose for a picture with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
In a series of statements posted Sunday on Twitter, the Arsenal star announced his retirement from international football.
He attacked the German football federation (DFB), its president, fans and the media, criticizing what he saw as racism and double standards in the treatment of people with Turkish roots.
Citing anti-Turkish comments from far-right politicians and fans, Ozil said he would "no longer be playing for Germany at international level whilst I have this feeling of racism and disrespect."
He added: "Racism should never, ever be accepted."
"The picture we took had no political intentions," said Ozil, adding that it "was about me respecting the highest office of my family's country."
"I feel unwanted and think that what I have achieved since my international debut in 2009 has been forgotten."