The "quenelle" of Anelka "was not anti-semitic" (English FA)

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The "quenelle" performed by Nicolas Anelka, the West Bromwich Albion striker, in the match against West Ham United (3-3, 19th matchday of the Premier League) on 28/12/2014, was not meant to be anti-semitic, said the independent commission of the FA (Football Association) on 06/03/2014.

In a 35-page report published as part of the proceeding...

©  Ian Kington / AFP
©  Ian Kington / AFP

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