Anelka fined and banned over ‘quenelle’

West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka has been suspended for five games and fined £80,000 following an investigation into his ‘quenelle’ gesture, the Football Association has announced.

Anelka fined and banned over ‘quenelle’

West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka has been suspended for five games and fined £80,000 following an investigation into his ‘quenelle’ gesture, the Football Association has announced.

The Frenchman performed the goal celebration after scoring in his club’s match against West Ham on December 28.

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