Anwar El Ghazi After Legal Victory Over Mainz 05: "No One Is Above The Law"
Dutch-Moroccan footballer Anwar El Ghazi has broken his silence after the German Regional Labour Court in Rhineland-Palatinate rejected Mainz 05's appeal on Wednesday against a previous ruling in his favor.
El Ghazi shared his reaction in a post on his official Instagram account, stating: "Another day, another hearing, another appeal, but the same result as always; a loss for Mainz 05. Repeated losses on the field don't seem to be enough for the club's board, as they continue to return for more losses in German courts."
The Dutch-Moroccan player expressed his gratitude to the German courts for delivering justice and exposing the club's baseless allegations.
El Ghazi added: "Let me be clear, the statement issued by the serial losers Mainz 05 after their latest defeat is as misleading as their entire dealings and procedures against me. I have not, and will not, have any agreement with any person or organization that seeks to silence those who stand for justice and humanity. My values can never align with any organization that blindly defends those accused of violating international law and committing genocide. No one is above the law."
He further commented: "Let this latest victory be a strong and clear message to the warmongers, the partners and accomplices, and the deluded board members of Mainz 05; you cannot, and will not, silence the voices of Palestinians and those who defend them. Long live Palestine!"
The court ruled that the player's social media posts should be assessed objectively, concluding that freedom of expression, in this case, outweighed the employer's interests. Consequently, the dismissal was deemed legally unjustified. The court also clarified that the appeal's rejection was not due to a delay in its submission, contrary to some reports.
Anwar El Ghazi had sought financial compensation for outstanding wages and entitlements. He has already received 1.5 million euros and continues to pursue the full amount, estimated at 2.3 million euros.
