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Mainz terminates Anwar El Ghazi's contract over Israel-Hamas war social media posts

Mainz originally suspended El Ghazi on Oct. 17, saying he had posted and then deleted a message about the war that the club deemed "unaccept...

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Mainz terminates Anwar El Ghazi's contract over Israel-Hamas war social media posts

German club Mainz terminates Anwar El Ghazi's contract over social media posts on Israel-Hamas war

German soccer club Mainz has terminated the contract of Dutch forward Anwar El Ghazi following his social media posts about the Israel-Hamas war

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Mainz terminate contract of El Ghazi over Israel-Gaza post Mainz have terminated the contract of winger Anwar El Ghazi for a social media post about the Israel-Gaza war. The Bundesliga side suspended...

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why El Ghazi is at risk of being sacked over Israel-Palestine post Anwar El Ghazi was suspended then his suspension was lifted — but that was only the start of the story

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Absent from training Wednesday El Ghazi was not at training Wednesday after reportedly taking sick leave amid an ongoing dispute with Mainz due to his social media activity, the club announced.

Impact The club's release states, "Mainz 05 fail to understand and are surprised by Anwar El Ghazi's statement on his social-media channels relating to the club. The club will examine the facts from a legal standpoint and then evaluate the situation. The player took sick leave on Monday and is not currently training." Based on the above release, it seems El Ghazi may be headed for a suspension at a minimum and possibly releasing him from his contract. At this point, fantasy players can probably safely assume El Ghazi won't be in the squad against Leipzig on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from training Wednesday El Ghazi was not at training Wednesday after reportedly taking sick leave amid an ongoing dispute with Mainz due to his social media activity, the club announced.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mainz lifts Anwar El Ghazi's suspension for social media post about Israel-Hamas war

German soccer club Mainz says it is lifting a suspension it imposed on Dutch forward Anwar El Ghazi over a social media post about the Israel-Hamas war

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • Associated Press

El Ghazi to make Mainz return after 'warning' over Israel-Gaza post Anwar El Ghazi will return to training with Mainz after being “warned” over a social media post in relation to the Israel-Gaza war. The 28-y...

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back with Mainz El Ghazi is back with Mainz following the conclusion of his suspension.

Impact El Ghazi was suspended and released from all team duties and activities but evidently his contract was never cancelled. The forward has resolved his issues with Mainz and is now back in contention for the first team.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

German soccer club Mainz suspends player for 'unacceptable' social media post about Israel-Hamas war

Bundesliga soccer club Mainz has suspended Dutch forward Anwar El Ghazi for what it called an “unacceptable” social media post about the Israel-Hamas war

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Assists in draw El Ghazi assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact El Ghazi got in on the fun in a day of firsts for Mainz players with his first assist. The forward was brought in to provide a goal threat in the attack and he looked excellent during the draw. The winger will hope for more minutes as he continues to integrate into the squad during the international break.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Mainz El Ghazi has agreed to a move to Mainz from PSV, the team announces.

Impact El Ghazi spent last season with Dutch side PSV, scoring eight goals in 24 matches. Prior to that, he had played in the Premier League with bot Aston Villa and Everton since 2018, scoring 20 goals in over four seasons. He will join Mainz for his first season in the Bundesliga as he is set to compete for a starting role for the club.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester United consder signing ex-Aston Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi - Paper Talk Plus: Arsenal are reportedly set to revive their interest in Sportings Ousmane Diomande; Jadon Sancho faces a losing battle to save his Man...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • SKY.COM

Anwar El Ghazi: 'I didn't want to leave Villa but the manager didn't want me' El Ghazi discusses his fond memories with Aston Villa, being overlooked by Steven Gerrard, his tough spell at Everton and a new start at PSV

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returns from loan El Ghazi returned to Aston Villa and started in the July 8 win over Walsall after returning from his loan to Everton.

Impact El Ghazi only made two appearances while on loan for the second half of the season and he'll try to work his way back with the Villains. After scoring 10 and assisting on four more in the 2020/21 season, El Ghazi's form has fallen steeply and he'll have a tough task to play over Philippe Coutinho and Leon Bailey, among others.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anwar El Ghazi: Everton sign Aston Villa winger on loan until the end of the season Anwar El Ghazi becomes Evertons third signing of the January transfer window; Winger leaves Aston Villa having made just nine league appeara...

JANUARY 13, 2022 • SKY.COM

Everton confirm signing of Anwar El Ghazi on loan for rest of the season Anwar El Ghazi has completed a loan move to Everton for the rest of the season.The Athletic reported Everton's interest in the Aston Villa f...

JANUARY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Loaned to Everton El Ghazi has joined Everton on loan for the rest of the season from Aston Villa.

Impact El Ghazi makes the move with the hope of more playing time after making just one start since the first three matches of the campaign. He hasn't been a favorite of Steven Gerrard and should at least get more appearances for Everton, who struggled with depth the first half of the season.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal, Chelsea, City, Spurs play on Boxing Day

The Premier League is the only major competition playing with its Boxing Day program on Sunday, although three of the nine games were postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Will miss out versus Burnley El Ghazi won't be available against Burnley on Saturday due to an undisclosed issue.

Impact El Ghazi was shelved versus Norwich on Tuesday and will now be sidelined again Saturday. Even prior to getting hurt, the attacking midfielder was an unused substitute for three consecutive matches and figures to remain primarily a substitute option even once cleared to play again.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrard gets better of Vieira in battle of EPL greats

Steven Gerrard got the better of Patrick Vieira in the battle of the English Premier League greats-turned-managers as goals from Matt Targett and John McGinn secured a 2-1 win for...

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Records assist in win El Ghazi subbed into Saturday's match against Crystal Palace in the 77th minute, and he assisted a goal and won two of two tackles in the 2-1 victory.

Impact El Ghazi set up John McGinn's game winner on Saturday, but he's been used sparingly by new manager Steven Gerrard so far. That is unlikely to change Wednesday against the defending champions Manchester City, but he could still try to make a difference off the bench.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss El Ghazi shot three times (once on goal) during Friday's 1-0 loss to Southampton.

Impact El Ghazi led the way offensively, even if he failed to get on the goal sheet. The winger did well with his chances and looked confident in what was only his fourth start of the season, and his first since August. El Ghazi has limited fantasy upside unless he truly breaks into the starting XI alongside Leon Bailey.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores penalty against Newcastle El Ghazi scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Newcastle United. He took three shots overall in the match.

Impact El Ghazi returned to the left side of the field on Saturday and was much more effective than he was in last weekend's season opener, and he sealed the game with a score from the penalty spot as well. Next weekend he will face Brentford, which are yet to concede a goal through two games of the season.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grealish nets 1st goal for 5-star City, Liverpool wins again

Jack Grealish scored his first goal for Manchester City in his first home game for the team

AUGUST 21, 2021 • Associated Press

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