", Read the full details on BBC Magazine Monitor. In January, Anelka denied an FA charge relating to his performing the quenelle - a gesture likened to "an inverted Nazi salute" - after scoring against West Ham United. West Brom reacted by suspending the player pending an internal investigation and issued Anelka with a fine of £80,000. His overall rating in FIFA 06 is 83 with a potential of 82. Join the discussion or compare with others! - that his making the quenelle gesture was abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting and/or improper, and that it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or religion or belief. It is a hand gesture devised by French comedian Dieudonne M'bala M'bala (above left with Anelka), who says it is an anti-establishment symbol, However, many view it as an anti-Semitic gesture, reminiscent of the Nazi salute, People have been photographed making the sign at synagogues and Holocaust sites. The FA's decision to pursue a global ban for Anelka, in an attempt to ensure his suspension will be served should he transfer to a foreign club, comes after a protracted disciplinary process. Nicolas Anelka was born on March 14, 1979. decided not to appeal against the decision. Having failed to reconcile differences with West Brom, Anelka tweeted on Friday: "Following discussions between the club and myself, certain conditions have been set for me to rejoin the group, which I can't accept. His overall rating in FIFA 06 is 83 with a potential of 82. The FA punished Anelka with a five-match ban after the 35-year-old. after he claimed to have quit the club on social media. Read about our approach to external linking. West Brom then responded by claiming "the termination was invalid as it was not conducted under the correct legal process". He is currently 26 years old and plays as a Striker for Fenerbahçe SK in No Country Set. Nicolas Anelka 90 - live prices, in-game stats, comments and reviews for FIFA 10 Ultimate Team FUT. Add the latest transfer rumour here. Anelka's height is 185 cm cm and his weight is estimated at 84 kg kg according to our database. dismissed the player for gross misconduct on Friday. But Anelka's West Brom career is now over, having made 12 appearances and scored two goals, both in the game against West Ham in December. "In order to preserve my integrity, I've terminated my contract with West Brom with immediate effect.". Following a two-day hearing in February, the FA's independent regulatory commission found Anelka guilty on two charges - that his making the quenelle gesture was abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting and/or improper, and that it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or religion or belief. He prefers to shoot with his right foot. Both Anelka and the FA, who had wanted a heavier sanction, decided not to appeal against the decision. In its verdict, the FA panel stated it did not believe Anelka had been deliberately anti-Semitic but. Nicolas Anelka former footballer from France Centre-Forward last club: Mumbai City FC * Mar 14, 1979 in Le Chesnay, France relating to his performing the quenelle - a gesture likened to "an inverted Nazi salute" - after scoring against West Ham United. Last updated on 18 March 201418 March 2014.From the section Football. Fifa is considering a worldwide suspension for sacked West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka after a request by the Football Association. The FA punished Anelka with a five-match ban after the 35-year-old made the 'quenelle gesture' in December. "The FA has requested the extension of the sanction to have worldwide effect," a Fifa spokesperson told BBC Sport. © www.fifaindex.com 2020 - Terms Of Service - Cookie Policy. Currently, Nicolas Anelka is playing with number 39. to enable his club suspension to be lifted. His best stats are: Anticipation: 92, Pace: 87, Shot Accuracy: 87, Composure: 86, Balance: 85. West Brom reacted by suspending the player pending an internal investigation and issued Anelka with a fine of £80,000. Both Anelka and the FA, who had wanted a heavier sanction. and ordered the player to complete a compulsory education course. Following a two-day hearing in February, the FA's independent regulatory commission. Anelka maintained the controversial gesture was in support of his friend, the French comedian Dieudonne M'bala M'bala - the person who first brought the quenelle to prominence. WBA dismissed the player for gross misconduct on Friday, after he claimed to have quit the club on social media. Nicolas Anelka was born on March 14, 1979. He is currently 26 years old and plays as a Striker for Fenerbahçe SK in No Country Set. In its verdict, the FA panel stated it did not believe Anelka had been deliberately anti-Semitic but imposed a five-game suspension and ordered the player to complete a compulsory education course. In a statement the club also detailed the conditions Anelka needed to meetexternal-link to enable his club suspension to be lifted.