Noussair Mazraoui remains a FC Bayern Munich player. The club has confirmed this. The 25-year-old was criticized for posts about the war in Israel and Gaza. Mazraoui said he condemned “any type of terrorism and any terrorist organization.”
FC Bayern Munich has announced that Noussair Mazraoui will remain in the record champions’ squad. In a short press release from the club, Jan-Christian Dreesen, CEO of FC Bayern, was quoted on Friday (October 20th) as saying: “Noussair Mazraoui has credibly assured us that, as a peace-loving person, he resolutely rejects terror and war. He regrets it “if his posts have caused irritation,” said Dreesen and continued: “FC Bayern condemns Hamas’ attack on Israel.”
The player is also quoted in the press release: “Furthermore, I condemn every type of terrorism and every terrorist organization.” It was not announced whether there would be any further consequences for Mazraoui.
Tuchel hopes for the “microcosm of the cabin”
Thomas Tuchel said at the press conference before the game against Mainz: “I’m happy about the clear statement that the club made. I personally stand by the statement 100 percent,” said the FC Bayern coach. Tuchel said he spoke to both Mazraoui and Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, but did not want to go into details. They now have “a special duty of care” towards Peretz.
But it’s also about “keeping Nous (Mazraoui) in the community.” He therefore hopes for the healing effect that sport has proven again and again in global crises: “The most important thing is: how do the two of them treat each other. A cabin is always a place where you can work towards a goal in a peaceful, friendly and comradely manner “It’s always nice to see how this microcosm works,” said Tuchel, who also wants to involve the captains in this situation.
Solidarity with the Palestinians or with Hamas?
The Moroccan international shared a short video on Instagram on Saturday evening in which a voice says in the style of a prayer: “God, help our oppressed brothers in Palestine to achieve victory. May God give mercy to the dead, may God give grace to their wounded heal.” Under the post, Mazraoui wrote: Amen. In connection with Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel, the tweet was understood as taking sides with the Islamists in the Gaza Strip: Mazraoui wanted Hamas to win against Israel.
Mazraoui then said in a statement that was available to the dpa: “The point is that I strive for peace and justice in this world. That means that I will always be against all kinds of terrorism, hatred and violence.” However, according to media reports, Mazraoui also shared a post from an account that called for Israel’s extinction. This makes the defense attorney’s explanation seem less credible.
Individual running session on Thursday
The record champions had a conversation with the 25-year-old on Wednesday evening. The following day he was absent from team training However, completed an individual running session. The Moroccan had not previously been in the squad for the international match with his national team. The right-back is also not available for the upcoming Bundesliga game against Mainz.
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Source: BR24Sport October 20, 2023 – 6:30 p.m
