Two years after his controversial dismissal, Anwar El Ghazi has definitively won his legal battle against FSV Mainz 05. The German club had terminated his contract after only three appearances, criticizing the winger for his public stances in favor of Palestine, particularly after the events of October 7.

Challenging this decision, the player took legal action in Germany, arguing that his dismissal was unfair. The labor court ruled in his favor at first instance, deeming the termination of his contract invalid. The club did not accept this decision and launched multiple appeals.

But on Thursday, the Dutch international of Moroccan origin, now playing in Qatar, announced another victory on appeal. The German courts rejected the club's latest attempt, definitively confirming the illegality of the dismissal. FSV Mainz 05 is now obligated to pay the player all remaining wages stipulated in his contract.

In a scathing statement, Anwar El Ghazi denounced the relentless pursuit by his former club, hailing a “resounding victory” and calling on its leaders to honor their financial obligations.

True to his word, he also reaffirmed his support for the Palestinian cause, concluding his message with a clear appeal: “They tried again and they failed again. No, I'm not talking about the decades of repeated and systematically failed genocidal attempts to wipe the Palestinians off the map, but rather the absurd and pathetic attempts by FSV Mainz 05 to appeal their defeat in my case before the German courts, only to lose yet again. Today, the German courts rejected FSV Mainz 05's latest appeal, confirming the earlier ruling that justice has been served with my resounding victory. It's time for the misguided decision-makers at FSV Mainz 05 to calm down and pay the remainder of my contract. Worthy causes supporting the children of Gaza await them. This should bring some comfort to the leadership of FSV Mainz 05. Free Palestine!” he wrote on social media.