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Nicolas Anelka
All time
Remember when
"Anelka, the league’s top scorer, said: 'I do not play on the wing'"
Luiz Felipe Scolari lasted just seven months at Stamford Bridge, with the attitude of certain players doing his cause few favours.
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Dec 22nd 2017, 7:09 PM
Looking Back
Ex-France boss Raymond Domenech claims he came close to managing Ireland
The controversial manager guided his native country to the World Cup final in 2006.
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Mar 22nd 2016, 12:14 PM
Pastures new
A former Ireland international has returned to Scotland after a stint in India
The 28-year-old made the cut for Giovanni Trapattoni’s Euro 2012 squad.
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Jan 7th 2016, 1:46 PM
Allegation
Nicolas Anelka accuses ex-Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier of racism
The French player walked out of Liverpool after just one season on loan.
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Oct 17th 2015, 10:09 PM
that's entertainment
Anelka, Roberto Carlos & David Platt: The world's most fun league is back for a new season
The Indian Super League has some Irish interest too with Darren O’Dea involved.
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Oct 2nd 2015, 7:01 PM
adventure
An ex-Ireland international will be managed by Nicolas Anelka in India next season
“Every team needs one marquee player to bring a bit of attention to the league.”
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Jul 12th 2015, 5:31 PM
Early Risers
5 past PFA Young Player of the Year winners who never fully fulfilled their potential
Michael Owen and other footballers who failed to sustain their excellent early career form.
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Apr 26th 2015, 8:30 AM
slick nick
No over-27s need apply... Nicholas Anelka told he's too old to play in Algeria
Anelka has been thwarted in his attempt to play in Algeria.
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Jan 12th 2015, 4:04 PM
Comeback
Anelka attempts to kick-start career in India alongside Irish defender
Colin Falvey has joined the Kerala Blasters on loan.
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Sep 15th 2014, 6:24 PM
Ban
English FA want FIFA to enforce Anelka's punishment
The Frenchman’s sacking shouldn’t mean he escapes a ban.
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Mar 18th 2014, 9:52 AM
Wave Goodbye
Banned Nicolas Anelka to leave West Brom
The star announced his departure from the club on Twitter today.
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Mar 14th 2014, 8:05 PM
Reaction
Nicolas Anelka ban a win 'for all decent people'
The Frenchman insisted his intentions were anti-establishment rather than anti-Semitic.
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Feb 27th 2014, 9:43 PM
suspended
Anelka gets five-match ban for 'quenelle'
The West Bromwich Albion forward was also ordered to complete a “compulsory education course” although he does have right of appeal.
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Feb 27th 2014, 5:35 PM
quenelle
Anelka denies FA charge as 'quenelle' controversy rumbles on
Anelka has repeatedly denied that his controversial celebration was anti-Semitic.
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Jan 23rd 2014, 8:17 PM
Battle
Anelka set to fight FA on 'quenelle' charge
The France forward says he is not ‘anti-Semitic or racist’.
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Jan 22nd 2014, 2:30 PM
Disciplined
FA charge Anelka over 'quenelle' salute
West Brom’s French striker made the gesture during a Premier League game against West Ham over Christmas.
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Jan 21st 2014, 9:17 AM
Fall-out
West Brom to lose shirt sponsor over Anelka's 'quenelle' gesture
Property website Zoopla have announced they won’t be renewing their deal with the Baggies next season.
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Jan 20th 2014, 3:52 PM
Decision time
Shirt sponsors tell West Brom to drop Anelka as club call for 'quenelle' decision
Zoopla, a property portal co-owned by Jewish businessman Alex Chesterman, could pull out of their two-year contract with the club.
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Jan 18th 2014, 1:27 PM
retrospective sorrow
Nicolas Anelka 'Quenelle-gate' crash lands in the NBA
San Antonio Spurs’ Belgian-born point guard Tony Parker has issued an apology for being pictured making the gesture.
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Dec 30th 2013, 8:35 PM
Controversy
Anelka defends 'quenelle' gesture, says he's not anti-Semitic
The West Brom striker is in hot water for what he says was an ‘anti-system’ salute.
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Dec 30th 2013, 1:08 PM
matrix style
West Brom replace Swansea as league's worst team despite Anelka return
Steve Clarke’s men and Sunderland are the only side’s without a win after three matches.
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Sep 1st 2013, 7:57 PM
Comeback
Nicolas Anelka set for Albion return following compassionate leave
The 34-year-old former France international has been absent from the Midlands side of late.
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Aug 28th 2013, 8:01 PM
reflection
Clarke confirms mourning Anelka contemplating retirement
On learning that his agent Eric Manasse had died over the weekend, the former French international left training.
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Aug 23rd 2013, 1:54 PM
Fantasyland
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Mistakes of week 1 can be ironed out in time
It’s a thin line between fantasy and nightmare.
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Aug 23rd 2013, 12:00 PM
Baggies
Anelka walks out of West Brom but club say he's on 'compassionate leave'
Rumours were rife this afternoon that the Frenchman had decided to call time on his career in football.
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Aug 22nd 2013, 4:19 PM
happy as larry
West Brom roll out 1970s blue movie music to announce Anelka signing
The music sounds like it has been ripped straight from a 1970s sitcom about a sassy set of Los Angeles go-getters.
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Jul 5th 2013, 10:09 AM
bald ambition
Nicolas Anelka set to partner Shane Long as West Brom tempt French striker to Hawthorns
The former Real Madrid and Chelsea star joins from Chinese outfit Shanghai Shenhua.
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Jul 4th 2013, 10:22 PM
discretion
Beckham mum on plans after leaving MLS, Galaxy
The star also confirmed he plans to become an MLS owner in the near future
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Nov 21st 2012, 12:00 PM
developments
Drogba, Anelka back in Shanghai, says club
The side’s management say the row relating to the players is “basically resolved”.
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Sep 14th 2012, 2:25 PM
eastern promises
Boardroom battle: Drogba, Anelka face uncertain future in China
There is a high-stakes power struggle going on at Shanghai Shenua, and the net result could mean the duo returning west.
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Aug 28th 2012, 7:19 PM
Euro 2012
Nasri and France's Euro 2012 bad boys in the dock
The Man City midfielder along with Yann Mvila, Hatem Ben Arfa and Jeremy Menez are to appear before an FFF disciplinary committee. Merde.
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Jul 26th 2012, 4:24 PM
Le Sulk
Anelka named player-coach at Shanghai Shenhua
The Frenchman will “participate in the team’s daily training management” after a poor start to the season.
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Apr 12th 2012, 11:58 AM
Exit stage left
Anelka and Alex biding their time
In addition to accpeting their transfer requests, Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has made public his decision to have the pair train apart from the main squad.
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Dec 4th 2011, 3:12 PM
Crazy Talk
Roberto Carlos backs Anzhi to become a new Barcelona
The (possible delusional) Brazilian veteran also named Robin Van Persie and Neymar as the Russian club’s top transfer targets.
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Oct 10th 2011, 7:40 PM
Champions League
Champions League mop-up: European romps for Arsenal and Chelsea
Cesc Fabregas hits top form as Arsenal put six past Braga, while
Nicolas Anelka
gets a brace as Chelsea beat Zilina 4-1.
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Sep 16th 2010, 10:40 AM
World Cup
France ban retired Anelka for EIGHTEEN games
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Aug 17th 2010, 5:36 PM
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