Gamers in the world's most populous country will no longer be able to play as the Gunners' attacking midfielder
The saga involving Mesut Ozil and the country of China continues to roll on, with the Arsenal man now having been removed from the Chinese versions of popular football video game franchises FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer.
The Gunners playmaker has found himself at the centre of diplomatic controversy following comments he made online in December, which prompted a number of responses, from both within China and outside the country.
And the latest development has seen his likeness withdrawn from the esports realm.