An Independent Regulatory Commission was asked to consider if the gesture was `` abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting and/or improper , '' and `` included a reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or religion or belief . '' Nicolas Anelka announces he will leave Club club West Brom . Former West Brom international was facing a 10 -match ban , plus $ 80,000 fine . English Premier League says he has breached contract and serves notice of termination . The `` quenelle '' is seen by many to have racist , anti-Semitic connotations .
Nicolas Anelka announces he will leave Club club West Brom . Former West Brom international was facing a 10 -match ban , plus $ 80,000 fine . English Premier League says he has breached contract and serves notice of termination . The `` quenelle '' is seen by many to have racist , anti-Semitic connotations .