Chinese media slam 'clownish' Ozil for Uighur comments

Chinese state media has warned that Mesut Ozil's criticism of the country's treatment of its Uighurs will have "serious implications" for Arsenal.

Ozil, a German national of Turkish origin, condemned China's crackdown on Muslim minorities in the western region of Xinjiang in a tweet on Friday.Arsenal has distanced itself from his comments. The row, which has potential repercussions for Arsenal and the Premier League in the lucrative Chinese market, follows the criticism of the NBA in October after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted his support for Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters.Yesterday, state broadcaster CCTV pulled the live Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City from its programming.

"Ozil's move has ruined his image among Chinese fans and will have serious implications for Arsenal," warned the newspaper.The English-language edition of the Global Times carried a statement from the Chinese Football Association saying that "Ozil's comments not only hurt his Chinese fans but also hurt the feelings of the Chinese people".

They're a very sensitive bunch over there in China.

The Chinese authorities don't like anyone who speaks their mind or criticises their odious regime.

Ever try build a church in a Muslim country? You think muslim countries run by dictators are any better? Nobody can cast that first stone. He is person friends of Erdogan too.

Good for him. Speaking truth to power.

Sportsman should stick to playing sport, especially when their actions have a negative effect on those paying their significant wages...

Not to mention the fact that the authorities install spyware on your phone if you’re a tourist there. I skipped Xinjiang last year.

faor play to him

Yet he’s right 🤷🏻‍♂️

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