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Nicolas Anelka is a well-travelled player, having played for a number of clubs

Anelka joins up with Reid in Mumbai

Nicolas Anelka has become the latest high-profile name to sign up for the inaugural Indian Super League (ISL) after the Mumbai franchise announced the signing of the former French striker on Monday.

Soccer • 15 Sep 14

Yannick Sagbo referred to Nicolas Anelka as a role model for France's urban youth

Hull's Sagbo fined for quenelle support

Hull striker Yannick Sagbo has been fined £15,000 and ordered to complete an education course after showing support for Nicolas Anelka's controversial quenelle goal celebration.

Soccer • 22 Apr 14

Nicolas Anelka has reportedly joined Atletico Mineiro

Atletico Mineiro claim Anelka deal

Former France striker Nicolas Anelka has joined Atletico Mineiro, according to the Brazilian club's president.

Soccer • 06 Apr 14

Anelka sacked following quit bid

West Brom have trumped Nicolas Anelka's attempt to quit the club by sacking the striker for "gross misconduct".

Soccer • 15 Mar 14

Nicolas Anelka made the quenelle gesture in December

Anelka says he has left West Brom

Nicolas Anelka, who was given a five-match ban by the English FA following his controversial 'quenelle' salute, said on his Twitter account on Friday that he was quitting Premier League club West Bromwich Albion.

Soccer • 14 Mar 14

Nicolas Anelka did "quenelle" after scoring against West Ham

Anelka and English FA accept ban

Nicolas Anelka will serve a five-match ban after the English FA confirmed neither it nor the West Brom striker will appeal against the sanction for his "quenelle" gesture.

Soccer • 13 Mar 14

Anelka has been given a five-match ban for his 'quenelle' gesture

FA may seek increased ban for Anelka

The Football Association will decide on Monday whether to appeal and try to have Nicolas Anelka's five-match ban for his 'quenelle' gesture increased.

Soccer • 01 Mar 14

The FA found Anelka guilty of an "aggravated breach" of anti-discrimination rules by performing the gesture

Anelka 'will not be missed', say Baggies fans

Nicolas Anelka "will not be missed" if he does not play for West Brom again, according to the Baggies' official supporters club.

Soccer • 28 Feb 14

Nicolas Anelka is in the dock for his quenelle celebration

Anelka states his case at hearing

Nicolas Anelka has begun his defence in the disciplinary hearing into his alleged anti-Semitic 'quenelle' salute.

Soccer • 26 Feb 14

Nicolas Anelka faces a potential five-match ban at least if found guilty

Anelka denies FA charge, requests personal hearing

Nicolas Anelka has requested a personal hearing after denying that his "quenelle" gesture at West Ham was anti-Semitic or racist.

Soccer • 23 Jan 14

Nicolas Anelka was on the scoresheet for the Baggies against West Ham on 28 December

Anelka considers response to FA charge

Nicolas Anelka has been charged by the Football Association over his controversial 'quenelle' goal celebration.

Soccer • 21 Jan 14

Nicolas Anelka's controversial 'quenelle' goal celebration

Anelka promises not to repeat salute

West Brom’s Nicolas Anelka has promised not to repeat the controversial goal celebration which has led to the FA opening an investigation into the striker.

Soccer • 30 Dec 13

Nicolas Anelka signed for West Brom on a free transfer in July

West Brom's Anelka given compassionate leave

West Brom have granted Nicolas Anelka indefinite compassionate leave following the death of his agent Eric Manasse.

Soccer • 22 Aug 13

Anelka agrees deal to join West Brom

Former France striker Nicolas Anelka has joined West Bromwich Albion after passing a medical, the English Premier League club confirmed.

Soccer • 05 Jul 13

Redknapp wants to bring Anelka to QPR

Queens Park Rangers would be interested in signing Nicolas Anelka in the January transfer window if the price is right, manager Harry Redknapp has revealed.

Soccer • 21 Dec 12

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