Nicolas Anelka’s performance in a match included controversy due to his celebration after scoring a goal. Anelka made a “quenelle” gesture, a controversial symbol associated with comedian Dieudonné and deemed by some as anti-Semitic. The quenelle involves extending one arm downward while placing the other hand on the shoulder. Dieudonné, who popularized the gesture, claims it’s a subversive act, while others interpret it as a reverse Hitler salute. The incident stirred discussions about the gesture’s implications, especially considering its connection to anti-Semitic sentiments.
PREMIER LEAGUE: ANELKA, A DOUBLE AND A QUENELLE
