What is Nicolas Anelka famous for?
Nicolas Sébastien Anelka (French pronunciation: [nikɔla anɛlka]; born 14 March 1979) is a French football manager and former player who played as a forward. Prior to his retirement from international football, Anelka was also a regular member of the France national team.
What happened to Nicolas Anelka at Euro 2008?
Anelka featured in the France squad for Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland. Anelka started France’s first group game against Romania, but was substituted after 72 minutes. He did not start either of France’s remaining two games in the tournament against the Netherlands and Italy, coming on as a substitute in both games.
Who is the brother of Claude Anelka?
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When did Nicolas Anelka return to the France team?
In November 2005, now under, Raymond Domenech, Anelka returned to the France squad for a friendly against Costa Rica in Martinique. The match in the homeland of Anelka’s parents was the team’s first in the French Caribbean. He scored in the 3–2 win.
Why did Nicolas Anelka leave West Brom?
West Brom responded that Anelka had given the club no official notification of his intention to leave, and later gave him 14 days notice of termination from the club for gross misconduct. On 15 September 2014, Anelka joined Mumbai City of the newly formed Indian Super League.
When did Nicolas Anelka join Manchester City?
Despite regular first team football in Paris, Anelka set his eyes upon the Premier League once more, moving on loan to Liverpool in January 2002, but joining Manchester City for £13 million at the start of the 2002–03 season.
Who paid £13 million for Nicolas Anelka?
Anelka joined Manchester City on 24 May 2002, with the £13 million transfer fee paid by manager Kevin Keegan, then a club record high.