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Arsenal chief opens up on controversial Mesut Ozil decision over China concerns
Arsenal were not protecting their commercial interests with China when they distanced themselves from Mesut Ozil's support for the Uighur Muslim community, says CEO Vinai Venkatesham. Ozil, who finally departed the Gunners to join Fenerbahce last month, posted on Instagram back in December 2019 that Uighurs were 'warriors who resist persecution' after the United Nations reported that millions were being imprisoned by Chinese authorities. Instead of backing their midfielder, however, Arsenal attempted to play down the controversy and stress that it was merely Ozil's 'personal opinion' and that the club has 'always adhered to the principle of not involving itself in politics.' Arsenal were...
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