Last Updated: October 19, 2023, 01:00 IST
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Bundesliga soccer club Mainz has suspended Dutch ahead Anwar El Ghazi for what it known as an “unacceptable” social media post about the IsraelHamas war.
MAINZ, Germany: Bundesliga soccer club Mainz has suspended Dutch ahead Anwar El Ghazi for what it known as an “unacceptable” social media post about the Israel-Hamas war.
The club mentioned on its web site that it has “relieved Anwar El Ghazi of his training and matchday related duties” due to a post he shared Sunday that he since deleted. It doesn’t say what the post contained, nor whether or not the player will return to play for the club.
Mainz spokesperson Silke Bannick declined Wednesday to provide additional particulars, saying solely that El Ghazi was “released from training and matchday activities. Please understand that we will not comment further beyond the official statement.”
On its web site, Mainz mentioned: “In the post, El Ghazi stated an opinion on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that was deemed unacceptable by the club. Prior to making this decision, the club and the player had engaged in an in-depth discussion.”
The 28-year-old El Ghazi, who beforehand performed for PSV Eindhoven, Aston Villa and Everton, joined Mainz final month. He has made three appearances instead for the crew.
In France, Youcef Atal was suspended by Nice after he shared an antisemitic message on social media. The French club mentioned in a press release that it had mentioned the problem with Atal and that he apologized.
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