German club Mainz has announced on its official website that it has cancelled the contract with midfielder Anwar El Ghazi.
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"Mainz has cancelled the contract with Anwar El Ghazi. The termination of the player's contract will take effect immediately on Friday, 3 November. With this decision, the club responds to the player's statements and posts on social media," the club said in a statement.
The Dutch footballer of Moroccan origin has repeatedly expressed his support for Palestine on social media.