Nicolas Anelka has claimed the controversial 'quenelle' celebration he used when playing for West Brom was aimed at former manager Steve Clarke and reiterated he had no idea of its links to anti-Semitism.
The retired French striker is the subject of a new Netflix documentary titled 'Anelka: Misunderstood' that aired on Wednesday. It details his crazy career from his time at PSG as a youngster, to his various spells in English football and the infamous 2010 World Cup fiasco.
A key part of the documentary focuses on Anelka's stint at West Brom and the controversy that followed his decision to celebrate his first goal for the club at West Ham with the 'quenelle'.