The PES series is produced by Japanese conglomerate Konami. A German Muslim of Turkish origin, Özil posted a poem on his social media this week speaking out against the treatment of Uighurs, a Turkic ethnic group in China.
Mesut Özil, a professional soccer player currently signed to Arsenal F.C., has had his likeness removed from all Chinese versions of PES 2020.
Özil’s appearance in the game is part of a partnership between Arsenal and the game’s developer, Konami. midfielder posted a poem on social media denouncing the treatment of Uighur Muslims in China. EFootball Pro Evolution Soccer 2020, FIFA 20, Hearthstone
