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West Bromwich Albion's French striker Nicolas Anelka gestures as he celebrates scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match.

Two high-profile French athletes are in the spotlight for using an anti-semitic gesture

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French comedian Dieudonne’ has long stirred controversy for his views. He’s been convicted of anti-Semitic hate speech several times. Now two high-profile French athletes are in the spotlight for using a salute invented by the comedian.

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