Europe West Bromwich: Anelka risks a big ban for racism and anti-Semitism

29_anelka_g_wIt’s good to celebrate goals, but we must know how to do it. Otherwise, the joy of victory can quickly turn into a nightmare!

For celebrating one of his two goals Saturday with face West Bromwich West Ham (3-3) by performing a “scoop” in support of the comedian Dieudonné, Nicolas Anelka risks a big ban. The FA has decided to open an investigation.

If the player dismisses on Twitter all racist or anti-Semitic remarks, suggestive of “anti- system gesture “, the former French international risks according to L’Equipe a ban estimated between three and five games or more if the racist aspect is retained .

Dieudonné at his turn welcomed the gesture of the player. Firstly Saturday on his official Facebook account and Sunday on his Twitter: “Congratulations to Anelka for his scoop! Magnificent! And thank you for your support,” Dieudonné wrote about him.

In 2011, Luis Suarez was sentenced to eight match ban and 48,000 fines for racist abuse towards Patrice Evra.


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