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Nicolas Anelka and the “Quenelle” gesture
Harvey Burgess discusses the decision to ban the French striker over his December actions.
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The Eleven Pantomime Villains Of The Season So Far
Josh Bland looks at some of the characters people love to hate.
Pick of the worst: Five of the most disappointing signings of the summer
Josh Bland picks five players who have failed to shine at their new club so far.
Euro 2012: The fitting farewell for Andriy Shevchenko
Ciaran Kelly looks at the career of the Ukraine’s greatest ever player.
Crucial Summer for Anelka
At 32 years of age Nicholas Anelka hasn’t got many years left in him and Matthew Kenny looks at what the future could hold for Le Sulk.
World Cup Qualifier: Ireland 0-1 France
Nicholas Anelka’s deflected strike in the 72nd minute against Ireland made it advantage France before the second leg on Wednesday night. Neither side managed to get a foothold in the grippingly tense match, but luck from Anelka’s shot gave the Frenchmen the lead, while Liam Lawrence, Glenn Whelan and John O’ Shea missed chances for […]