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Leoz: 'Name FA Cup After Him'

Leoz: 'Name FA Cup After Him'

FIFA may have cleared Paraguay's Nicolas Leoz of demanding a knighthood from England's 2018 bid but a report today suggests his aide asked for the FA Cup to be named after him. 31 May 2011
I Don't Miss France - Anelka

I Don't Miss France - Anelka

Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka does not miss international football and insists he has no plans to come out of retirement for Euro 2012 once he completes his 18-match ban. 1 Apr 2011
Anelka Agent Eyes States Switch

Anelka Agent Eyes States Switch

Nicolas Anelka's brother and agent has claimed the striker could move to the United States when his Chelsea contract expires. 23 Dec 2010
Anelka Puts Drogba On The Spot

Anelka Puts Drogba On The Spot

NICOLAS Anelka will hand back the penalty taking duties to partner Didier Drogba as Chelsea look to overcome title rivals Arsenal in the Barclays Premier League at Stamford Bridge tomorrow. 3 Oct 2010
Terry Hoping for Lengthy Anelka Stay

Terry Hoping for Lengthy Anelka Stay

Chelsea captain John Terry wants Nicolas Anelka to stay with the Blues for years. 30 Sep 2010
Anelka Central to Ancelotti's Hopes

Anelka Central to Ancelotti's Hopes

Carlo Ancelotti has full confidence in Nicolas Anelka's striking prowess as the former France international prepares to spearhead Chelsea's attack against Marseille in the Champions League tonight. 29 Sep 2010
Anelka Wasn't The Problem For France - Paclet

Anelka Wasn't The Problem For France - Paclet

FORMER France team doctor Jean-Pierre Paclet has defended Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka's role in Les Bleus' World Cup meltdown. 30 Aug 2010
Ancelotti Loves Dealing With Anelka

Ancelotti Loves Dealing With Anelka

CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti insisted Nicolas Anelka has never caused him a moment's bother - and he blasted the French Football Federation for giving him an 18-match ban. 22 Aug 2010
Anelka Laughs Off France Ban

Anelka Laughs Off France Ban

Nicolas Anelka today claimed he was "dying with laughter" despite the 18-match suspension imposed by the French Football Federation which is likely to spell the end of his international career. 19 Aug 2010
France Ban Anelka For 18 Games

France Ban Anelka For 18 Games

Nicolas Anelka has been suspended for 18 international matches, the French Football Federation have confirmed. Patrice Evra has been banned for five matches, Franck Ribery for three and Jeremy Toulalan for one, all in relation to their conduct at the World Cup. 18 Aug 2010
Anelka Confident Despite Pre-Season Form

Anelka Confident Despite Pre-Season Form

Nicolas Anelka insists Chelsea enter Sunday's Community Shield in good shape despite their poor pre-season. 6 Aug 2010
Anelka Speaks Out Over Domenech Row

Anelka Speaks Out Over Domenech Row

Nicolas Anelka admits his "head was gone" during the infamous row with Raymond Domenech which led to him being sent home from the World Cup, but denied swearing at his former national team boss. 5 Aug 2010
Anelka's France Career Over?

Anelka's France Career Over?

NICOLAS Anelka should never play for Les Bleus again, according to outgoing French Football Federation president Jean-Pierre Escalettes. 3 Jul 2010
New Blues Deal for Anelka

New Blues Deal for Anelka

CHELSEA striker Nicolas Anelka has signed a new one-year extension to his current contract just days after being sent home from the World Cup. 25 Jun 2010
Drogba Back Blues Team-Mate Anelka

Drogba Back Blues Team-Mate Anelka

IVORY Coast striker Didier Drogba has come out in support of his Chelsea team-mate Nicolas Anelka after he was kicked out of France's World Cup squad. 21 Jun 2010
Malouda Expects Anelka to Stay

Malouda Expects Anelka to Stay

Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has backed his France team-mate Nicolas Anelka to sign a new contract with the club. 18 May 2010