Anwar El Ghazi Donates €500,000 to Gaza

Anwar El Ghazi, a forward for Cardiff City, has pledged to donate 500,000 euros to children in Gaza, using part of his payout from Mainz 05, which wrongfully terminated his contract over social media posts supporting Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas conflict. Following the termination in November 2023, a German court ruled in El Ghazi's favor, ordering Mainz to compensate him with 1.7 million euros. El Ghazi expressed gratitude for the financial settlement, stating that he hopes it aids the children in Gaza and emphasized that his legal dispute was never solely about money. He also highlighted how the incident amplified his voice for the oppressed in Gaza. The backdrop of his donation comes amid significant casualties in the ongoing conflict, with accusations of genocide leveled against Israel, which it denies. El Ghazi's actions reflect a broader discourse on sports figures engaging with political issues.