On October 13, Tai Po FC, a Hong Kong Premier League club, officially announced the early termination of Mesquita's contract following the player's previous racist remarks.

Official Statement from Tai Po FC: Contract Termination of Player Mesquita

Regarding the recent incident involving inappropriate remarks made by our club player Mesquita (Gabriel Mesquita), Tai Po FC's Disciplinary Committee, in accordance with principles of fairness and impartiality, has completed its investigation and internal procedures in line with the club's internal disciplinary code and contractual provisions.

After fully hearing the player's statement and assessing the impact of the incident, the club engaged in honest communication with the player. Both parties have reached a consensus to formally terminate the contractual relationship effective immediately.

The club firmly reaffirms that equality and respect are the foundations of professional football. The club consistently enforces a "zero-tolerance" policy against all forms of racial discrimination or inappropriate remarks, treating all employed personnel equally.

Mesquita has expressed deep regret to the Disciplinary Committee regarding his personal remarks and has reiterated his sincere apology to affected fans and the broader community. The club acknowledges his contributions on the pitch during his tenure and hopes he learns from this experience and continues to develop in his professional career going forward.

The club thanks fans and all sectors of the community for their attention and oversight, and will continue to strengthen internal governance and professional conduct guidelines. (End of statement)

Previously, photos shared by a fan showed that Tai Po foreign player Mesquita allegedly made racist remarks in a conversation with the fan and stated that he came to China only for money.

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