Anelka performs the controversial gesture during West Brom's 3-3 draw at West Ham United in the Premier League in late December. Photo: AFP Anelka performs the controversial gesture during West Brom's 3-3 draw at West Ham United in the Premier League in late December. Photo: AFP
Anelka performs the controversial gesture during West Brom's 3-3 draw at West Ham United in the Premier League in late December. Photo: AFP
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Anelka and West Brom set to pay for 'quenelle' salute

Sponsor abandons club because of alleged anti-Semitic gesture, and now the striker faces a lengthy ban after being charged by the FA over it

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Updated: 11:44pm, 21 Jan, 2014

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Anelka performs the controversial gesture during West Brom's 3-3 draw at West Ham United in the Premier League in late December. Photo: AFP Anelka performs the controversial gesture during West Brom's 3-3 draw at West Ham United in the Premier League in late December. Photo: AFP
Anelka performs the controversial gesture during West Brom's 3-3 draw at West Ham United in the Premier League in late December. Photo: AFP
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