England has formally prohibited French comedian Dieudonné from entering its territory. This means he will not be able to directly support Nicolas Anelka, who is facing sanctions from the English football authorities for making a quenelle gesture during a match. Dieudonné, known for popularizing the controversial gesture, expressed his desire to travel to England to support Anelka but has been denied entry by British authorities.
Anelka, who has the backing of Dieudonné, will now have to face the football authorities without the comedian’s presence. The British Home Office has issued a warning stating that Dieudonné will be expelled if he attempts to enter British territory. This decision was made due to concerns over political or public security reasons.
Dieudonné’s association with the quenelle gesture has made him unwelcome in London, and the British authorities have taken steps to enforce his exclusion.
