Bayern Munich has decided not to sanction defender Noussair Mazraoui after the Morocco international expressed support for Palestinians on social media.
The German club said in a statement on Friday that it had a “detailed and clarifying conversation with Noussair Mazraoui this week” after the 25-year-old player reportedly shared several posts on Instagram in support of Palestinians and against terrorism, hate and violence.
“Mazraoui has credibly assured us that as a peace-loving person he resolutely rejects terror and war and he never meant to cause any irritation with his posts,” Bayern chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen said. “FC Bayern condemns Hamas’ attack on Israel.”
Bayern quoted Mazraoui as saying: “I condemn all terrorism and terrorist organizations.”
The club said it “stands by Germany’s Jewish community and by Israel’s side; nothing justifies the murder of children and families.”
