French footballer Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala has caused a storm by using the `` quenelle '' gesture as a goal celebration . The gesture was created by controversial anti-Semitic comedian Nicolas Anelka . The quenelle has been linked to rising anti-Semitism in Paris . Figures from Saturday show a 59 % rise in anti-Semitic attacks .
French footballer Nicolas Anelka has caused a storm by using the `` quenelle '' gesture as a goal celebration . The gesture was created by controversial French comedian Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala . The quenelle has been linked to rising anti-Semitism in France . Figures from 2012 show a 59 % rise in anti-Semitic attacks .