Nicolas Anelka’s use of the “quenelle” gesture, popularized by the controversial comedian Dieudonné and considered by some as anti-Semitic, has stirred controversy in France. Anelka defended his gesture on Twitter, calling it a “special dedication” to Dieudonné. The Minister of Sports, Valérie Fourneyron, condemned the gesture as a “shocking, sickening provocation,” and the Minister of the Interior, Manuel Valls, expressed the intention to ban Dieudonné’s shows. Anelka’s actions have ignited a broader discussion about the gesture’s implications, and the incident has drawn attention from various quarters.
NICOLAS ANELKA: HE PLAYS DOWN HIS “QUENELLE”. THE MINISTER OF SPORTS OUTRAGED!
