Anelka agrees not to repeat 'anti-semitic' gesture
Nicolas Anelka has agreed not to perform a controversial goal celebration again which was widely considered anti-semitic in France, a statement released by his club West Bromwich Albion said
'La Quenelle': Controversial gesture investigated by FA
Nicholas Anelka is being investigated by the FA after he made a gesture widely viewed as anti-semitic in France during goal celebrations in Upton Park today.
Read: FA investigating 'anti-semitic' gesture claims
The gesture involves pointing one straightened arm downward whilst touching that arm's shoulder with the opposite hand, and has been condemned by Jewish groups as a "Nazi salute in reverse."
The gesture was invented by Anelka's friend and controversial French comedian Dieudonne.
It is defended as being anti-establishment but authorities are considering banning it in France and French Interior Minister Manuel Valls said he is considering banning performances by the comedian altogether.
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