The German midfielder criticised Beijing’s policies towards its Uighur Muslim minority population on Friday.

China’s state broadcaster did not show Sunday’s match between Arsenal and Manchester City after comments made by the London side’s midfielder Mesut Ozil.

The German footballer posted messages on Twitter and Instagram that were critical of China’s policies towards Uighur Muslims on Friday.

The Global Times, China’s national English language newspaper, reported on Sunday that the match would not be broadcast on CCTV 5 because Ozil’s remarks had “disappointed fans and football governing authorities”.

Arsenal and Manchester City kicked off at 4pm UK time on Sunday, which was midnight on Monday morning in China. City won the clash 3-0 in a game which Ozil played in. Read more

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The German midfielder criticised Beijing’s policies towards its Uighur Muslim minority population on Friday.

China’s state broadcaster did not show Sunday’s match between Arsenal and Manchester City after comments made by the London side’s midfielder Mesut Ozil.

The German midfielder criticised Beijing’s policies towards its Uighur Muslim minority population on Friday.

China’s state broadcaster did not show Sunday’s match between Arsenal and Manchester City after comments made by the London side’s midfielder Mesut Ozil.

The German midfielder criticised Beijing’s policies towards its Uighur Muslim minority population on Friday.

China’s state broadcaster did not show Sunday’s match between Arsenal and Manchester City after comments made by the London side’s midfielder Mesut Ozil.

The German midfielder criticised Beijing’s policies towards its Uighur Muslim minority population on Friday.

China’s state broadcaster did not show Sunday’s match between Arsenal and Manchester City after comments made by the London side’s midfielder Mesut Ozil.

The German midfielder criticised Beijing’s policies towards its Uighur Muslim minority population on Friday.

China’s state broadcaster did not show Sunday’s match between Arsenal and Manchester City after comments made by the London side’s midfielder Mesut Ozil.