Nicolas Anelka’s infamous quenelle gesture continues to stir controversy, with ongoing repercussions. While the case is still pending for West Bromwich Albion, controversial comedian Dieudonné declares his unwavering support for the French player.
Indicted by the English federation for performing the quenelle against West Ham on December 28, a gesture he claimed was in support of Dieudonné and not anti-Semitic, Nicolas Anelka finds an ally in the polemicist. In an interview with the Sky News channel, Dieudonné states, “Nicolas Anelka obviously has all my support. I consider him a brother in humanity. He is a very courageous person for whom we have a lot of respect and admiration.”
Anelka faces the risk of at least a five-match suspension. Meanwhile, he is preparing to confront the legal battle awaiting him in Belgium for a tax-related case. The controversy surrounding the quenelle incident continues to unfold on multiple fronts.
