Fifa is considering a worldwide suspension for sacked West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka after a request by the Football Association.Anelka with a five-match ban after the 35-year-old made the 'quenelle gesture' in December.WBA dismissed the player for gross misconduct on Friday, after he claimed to have quit the club on social media."The FA has requested the extension of the sanction to have worldwide effect," a Fifa spokesperson told BBC Sport."We are currently analysing the information and documentation at our disposal."The FA’s decision to pursue a globalban for Anelka, in an attempt to ensure his suspension will be served should he transfer to a foreign club, comes after a protracted disciplinary process.In January, Anelka denied an FA charge relating to his
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014
FIFA Considers Global Ban For Sacked West Brom Striker Nicolas Anelka
Fifa is considering a worldwide suspension for sacked West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka after a request by the Football Association.Anelka with a five-match ban after the 35-year-old made the 'quenelle gesture' in December.WBA dismissed the player for gross misconduct on Friday, after he claimed to have quit the club on social media."The FA has requested the extension of the sanction to have worldwide effect," a Fifa spokesperson told BBC Sport."We are currently analysing the information and documentation at our disposal."The FA’s decision to pursue a globalban for Anelka, in an attempt to ensure his suspension will be served should he transfer to a foreign club, comes after a protracted disciplinary process.In January, Anelka denied an FA charge relating to his
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