Anelka to contest FA charge over 'quenelle' goal celebration
West Brom's Nicholas Anelka will contest the FA's charge over his controversial 'quenelle' goal celebration, which they decided had anti-Semitic connotations.
WBA's Anelka denies FA charge over 'quenelle' gesture
Nicolas Anelka has formally denied an FA charge following his controversial "quenelle' gesture, made during a Premier League match against West Ham.
The FA has charged Anelka with making a gesture that was "abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting and/or improper."
Anelka's club, West Brom, have confirmed the 34-year-old has also requested a personal hearing.
The striker is facing a five match ban, unless he can prove his case.
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