Fans spotted holding up pictures of Mesut Ozil as they accused Germany of HYPOCRISY during Spain game after they covered their mouths in anti-discrimination protest

Fans were were seen holding up pictures of Mesut Ozil during Germany's crucial World Cup clash against Spain on Sunday, evening. 

Germany national team have come under serious criticisms after they decided to cover thrit mouth during opening game against Japan. 

Hansi Flick players were snapped covering their mouth as means of sending message to FIFA over anti-discrimination protest. 

Recall that Germany suffered an embarrassing 2-1 defeat by Japan on Wednesday last week. 

Prior to the game's kick off Hansi Flick's side covered their mouths in protest of FIFA's decision to ban the inclusivity-promoting One Love captain's armband.

Meanwhile on Sunday in their second group stage match against Spain, some section of fans held up pictures of former Germany player, Mesut Ozil. 

Germany decided to perform a similar gesture ahead of Sunday's clash with Spain.

The World football's governing body threatened to issue captains with sanctions if they sported the garment, which was designed in part to act as a symbol against anti-LGBTQ laws in Qatar. 

During the match, fans in the stadium were seen holding up pictures of former Germany midfielder Ozil, who sensationally retired from international football in 2018 after hitting out against racism within the German FA.

Claiming he was used as a scapegoat during the aftermath of Germany's group stage elimination at the Russia World Cup, Ozil insisted he had become an 'unwanted' part of the national team, holding a 'feeling of racism and disrespect'.

Germany went ahead to play a 1-1 draw against Spain at the end of 90th-minute. This means that Germany will need to beat Costa Rica in their last group game.