Timeline: Nicolas Anelka haunted by controversy

West Bromwich Albion and France’s Nicolas Anelka is consistently in the news for all the wrong reasons. On Tuesday he was charged by the FA for celebrating a goal, during an English Premier......

Growing economy makes China the new football destination

A look at some stars of the 'beautiful game' who have preferred to move eastwards from their respective European clubs.China has become the latest destination for football players.A growing......

Chinese Club to sign Chelsea's Anelka

Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua said on Sunday, that they had agreed contract terms with Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka. "We have agreed on all the contract details and we are only waiting for......

Chelsea accept Anelka and Alex transfer requests

Chelsea have accepted transfer requests from former France striker Nicolas Anelka and Brazilian defender Alex, the Premier League club said on Saturday. Manager Andre Villas-Boas told the club......

CL: Anelka hits two as Chelsea cruise in Copenhagen

Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka offered a reminder of his striking prowess on Tuesday with both goals in a comfortable 2-0 win over FC Copenhagen in their Champions League last 16, first leg match.......