Are other clubs following suit?: Mainz throws out players after Hamas says

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A post on social media is the downfall of Bundesliga professional Anwar El Ghazi (28)! As his club Mainz announced on Tuesday evening, the Dutchman will be “exempted from training and matches”. The striker, who only joined Mainz as a non-contracted player at the end of September, had previously commented on the conflict in the Middle East.

El Ghazi is said to have played down the Hamas terrorist attack – the post has since been deleted, but the club of Nati players Silvan Widmer and Edimilson Fernandes responded by expelling them.

“Not tolerable for the club”

“El Ghazi took a position that was intolerable for the club.” The exemption was preceded by an extensive discussion between the board and the player, Mainz writes.

The club respects “that there are different perspectives on the complex conflict in the Middle East that has been going on for decades.” However, the club clearly distances itself from the content of the post, as it does not go hand in hand with the values ​​of our club.

Are other clubs following this example?

With the expulsion, Mainz is putting pressure on other clubs: in addition to El Ghazi, other footballers have also commented on the conflict in the Middle East – such as Bayern defender Noussair Mazraoui (25). Even politicians demand consequences. It remains to be seen whether other clubs will follow suit with expulsions.

On Saturday, Mainz will face champions Bayern – but without El Ghazi. (mo)

Source : Blick