Nicolas Anelka
Optimism in China's football despite scandals, Drogba exit
Mar 07, 2013 22:36 EST
Despite the echoes of a huge corruption scandal and Didier Drogba's short-lived stay, a sense of cautious optimism pervades long-suffering Chinese football as the new season starts this week.
Beckham named China football ambassador
Mar 04, 2013 08:45 EST
Football superstar David Beckham has been named an ambassador for the Chinese Super League, the country's football association said, a move that has been widely anticipated but also criticised.
Security tight as Lippi's Guangzhou beat Reds
Feb 26, 2013 15:04 EST
Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande swept aside Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 in an AFC Champions League opener crackling with political tensions and played under heavy security on Tuesday.
Guangzhou beat Reds in Asia Champions League
Feb 26, 2013 11:47 EST
Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande swept aside Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 in an AFC Champions League opener crackling with political tensions and played under heavy security on Tuesday.
China football corruption - mend it like Beckham?
Feb 22, 2013 02:03 EST
Former England captain David Beckham is being lined up to promote Chinese football, state media said Friday, but fans say rebuilding the sport's shattered image may be too big a challenge even for him.
Experts condemn China corruption penalties
Feb 19, 2013 03:15 EST
Commentators described penalties for corruption in Chinese football as inadequate, after 33 people were banned for life and Didier Drogba's former club Shanghai Shenhua was stripped of the 2003 league title.
Asia steps up fight against football match-fixing
Feb 19, 2013 00:38 EST
Asian football will take steps to clean up rampant match-fixing and repair its battered image when police and senior officials meet this week to discuss ways of fighting the problem.
China bans 33 for life, fines clubs millions
Feb 18, 2013 13:45 EST
China's top football body handed down a swathe of punishments including fines worth millions, it said on Monday, as it seeks leave behind corruption scandals which have plagued the sport in China.
Shanghai to take Drogba row to FIFA: reports
Feb 18, 2013 05:01 EST
Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua will take its battle against star striker Didier Drogba's move to Turkish side Galatasaray to football's governing body FIFA this week, domestic reports said Monday.
Totti rocket hands Roma precious win over Juve
Feb 16, 2013 18:19 EST
Francesco Totti hit a 25-metre rocket for Roma to seal a precious 1-0 win over Juventus and hand the leaders only their fourth defeat of the campaign Saturday.
Top French footballer in under-age prostitute probe
Feb 13, 2013 13:54 EST
A French international footballer is being investigated in connection with the soliciting of a minor for prostitution, judicial sources told AFP on Wednesday.
Top French footballer cited in under-age prostitute probe
Feb 13, 2013 05:00 EST
A French international footballer is being investigated in connection with the soliciting of a minor for prostitution, judicial sources told AFP on Wednesday.
Celtic bank on home comfort against Juventus
Feb 11, 2013 20:39 EST
Celtic manager Neil Lennon hopes his side can continue their unbeaten home record in Europe this season when they take on Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash at Parkhead on Tuesday.
Celtic deserve respect says Lennon
Feb 11, 2013 13:10 EST
Celtic manager Neil Lennon insists his side shouldn't be regarded as underdogs when they face Italian champions Juventus in the Champions League last-16 first leg at Parkhead on Tuesday.
Juve ready as Napoli chase Serie A points at Lazio
Feb 08, 2013 21:58 EST
Juventus striker Alessandro Matri is confident the leaders can see off the challenge of an impressive Fiorentina side to extend their lead over Napoli this weekend.
Pirlo a doubt for Juve v Fiorentina
Feb 08, 2013 12:29 EST
Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo is set to miss the visit of Fiorentina on Saturday when the champions bid to extend their lead over Napoli.
Move to 'big club' Juventus pleases Anelka
Feb 01, 2013 14:26 EST
Former France and Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka expressed his delight at "finding a big club" in the form of Juventus, as his transfer to the Italian giants was finalised on Friday.
Drogba exit painful for aspiring China
Jan 30, 2013 07:54 EST
The signings of Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka proved the cash-rich Chinese Super League can lure big names but their abrupt departure shows China cannot yet compete with the top European clubs.
Juventus sign Anelka on short-term deal: club
Jan 26, 2013 16:05 EST
Juventus have signed French striker Nicolas Anelka from Shanghai Shenhua on a five-month rolling contract, according to club president Beppe Moratta.
Ancelotti confident as Lucas handed debut
Jan 10, 2013 11:20 EST
Brazilian star Lucas Moura will make his Ligue 1 debut for Paris Saint-Germain on Friday as coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed the 20-year-old will start against Ajaccio at the Parc des Princes.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicolas Sebastien Anelka | ||
| Date of birth | 14 March 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Versailles, France | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) [2] | ||
| Playing position | Striker / Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Chelsea | ||
| Number | 39 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1995 | Clairefontaine [3] | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1995–1997 | Paris Saint-Germain | 10 | (1) |
| 1997–1999 | Arsenal | 65 | (23) |
| 1999–2000 | Real Madrid | 19 | (2) |
| 2000–2002 | Paris Saint-Germain | 39 | (10) |
| 2002 | → Liverpool (loan) | 20 | (4) |
| 2002–2004 | Manchester City | 89 | (37) |
| 2004–2006 | Fenerbahçe | 39 | (14) |
| 2006–2008 | Bolton Wanderers | 53 | (21) |
| 2008– | Chelsea | 67 | (25) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 1998– | France | 62 | (14) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:43, 30 November 2009 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
