England: five-match ban and €97,000 fine for Nicolas Anelka for his "quenelle" gesture

News Tank Football - Paris - News #15427 - Published on 28/02/14 at 12:22
©  Ian Kington / AFP
©  Ian Kington / AFP

Nicolas Anelka (FRA), the West Bromwich Albion striker (Premier League), was suspended for five matches and ordered to pay a fine of £80,000 (€97,000) by the FA (English Football Association) on 27/02/2014, following his use of the "quenelle" gesture in the match against West Ham United (3-3, 19th Matchday of the Premier League) on 28/12/2014...

©  Ian Kington / AFP
©  Ian Kington / AFP

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