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'The best goal celebration!': Mesut Ozil lends his backing to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang over former Germany team-mate Toni Kroos after Arsenal striker was criticised for 'stupid' mask theatrics and not being a role model

Mesut Ozil has thrown his weight behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after his Arsenal team-mate was criticised by Toni Kroos for his 'stupid' mask celebrations and not being a role model.

Aubameyang called out Real Madrid midfielder Kroos, who played alongside Ozil for Germany before his retirement, after his scathing comments concerning his choice of theatrics.

And Ozil has now taken to social media to show his support for Aubameyang, posting a gif of the striker's trademark celebration and labelling it 'the best' in the caption.

Mesut Ozil has backed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in his recent war of words with Toni Kroos
Real Madrid midfielder Kroos has criticised Aubameyang for his 'nonsense' mask celebrations

In a surprising and no holds barred segment on his Einfach mal Luppen podcast, via Sport Bild, Kroos did not hold back in hitting out at Aubameyang.