On Friday, the former star of Mainz Anwar El Ghazi announced a new update regarding his legal battle with Mainz.
El Ghazi posted in a statement on X that he received the payment from the club, revealing that he would donate his €500 thousands to fund projects that dedicated to the children in Gaza.
El Ghazi said in the statement: "After receiving a substantial payment today from Mainz, I would like to make clear that my legal battle with Mainz has never, for me, been about money.
I would like to take this moment to thank Mainz for two things.
Firstly, for the substantial financial pay off, €500k of which will be used to fund projects for the children in Gaza. I hope Mainz, despite their repeated failed attempts to avoid making the due payment, take solace from the knowledge that they have, through me, contributed financially in trying to make life a little more bearable for the children of Gaza.
Secondly, in attempting to silence me, making my voice even louder for the oppressed and voiceless in Gaza."
Last July, El Ghazi won a lawsuit against German Bundesliga club Mainz after the club terminated his contract after showing support for Palestine on social media.
The Mainz Labor Court ruled that the Dutch player's statements fell within the scope of freedom of expression and his dismissal was "invalid.”
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