Overview
- The Rhineland‑Palatinate State Labour Court rejected Mainz 05’s appeal, leaving the summer 2024 judgment intact.
- The ruling confirms the club must honor the contractually agreed salary owed to Anwar El Ghazi for the disputed period.
- The court said an objective reading of the posts showed freedom of expression outweighed the employer’s interests, so immediate termination was unjustified.
- Mainz chairman Stefan Hofmann said the club accepts the decision but will bar future employment for individuals whose statements fundamentally contradict club values.
- El Ghazi publicly celebrated the outcome on Instagram and, after stints at Cardiff City, is currently playing for Al Sailiya in Qatar.