German club Mainz has announced on its official website that it has cancelled the contract with midfielder Anwar El Ghazi.
"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.