Anwar El Ghazi sues Mainz 05!
Dutch footballer Anwar El Ghazi, whose contract was unilaterally terminated following his social media post in support of Palestine, has taken Mainz 05 to court.
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Anwar El Ghazi, whose contract was unilaterally terminated by Bundesliga side Mainz 05 due to his post regarding Palestine, has made a move against the German club.
According to a report in Bild, the Dutch footballer has sued Mainz 05 for the unilateral termination of his contract.
The report states that legal proceedings have been officially initiated and the first hearing is scheduled for December 6.
El Ghazi was earning 2.5 million euros annually at the German club Mainz 05. If the 28-year-old footballer is found to be in the right, Mainz 05 will be required to pay him compensation.