Nicolas Anelka

How Are West Brom Dealing With The Anelka Issue?

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This week the English FA finally brought a conclusion to the case surrounding West Brom’s striker Nicolas Anelka and his quenelle gesture during last year’s match against West Ham. Unless the Frenchman and his club decide to appeal, Anelka will begin a five-match ban for making what is described as an inverted Nazi salute, and has strong anti-Semitic … Read more

Nicolas Anelka Causing More Damage Than Good at West Brom

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The former French international was officially charged by the Football Association with “a gesture which was abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting and/or improper, contrary to FA Rule E3[1].” The institution also said in an official statement, “It is further alleged that this is an aggravated breach, as defined in FA Rule E3[2], in that it … Read more