My respect for Anelka just increased. His goal celebration was a dedication to his friend, the french humorist Dieudonne. The latter has been doing this act for at least a decade. This hand gesture signifies an acute discontentment with the sociopolitical environment. While it's true that the gesture is made to express disdain towards the nefarious growing influence of Zionism in France (or anywhere else for that matter), it is certainly not antisemitic. Defending the rights of Palestinians against repressive Zionists is not antisemitic. Respect to you Mr Anelka!
West Ham United *
Canceled
Abandoned
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West Bromwich Albion *
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