News about Nicolas Anelka

The Premier League is considered the greatest division in the world and for good reason, but one the most impressive things about the English top-tier is the level of diversity.  Some 126 nations from around the world have been represented at one point during the 31 years that the league has been running, showcasing some of the best talent the game has to offer.  This season alone, there are 63 nations represented in the Premier League aside from England, with France leading the way with 31 players while the likes of Estonia and Gabon have just one representative in 2023-24. 

Nicolas Anelka, a former Premier League player, has been named as the new CEO of Turkish second division outfit Umraniyespor. The club revealed on Thursday that the 44-year-old would begin his new role as soon as possible. 'Bienvenue, Professor!' Umraniyespor wrote on X, the platform that was once known as Twitter.

It's unthinkable that a parent stepped into their child's office to discuss their salary increase or wage demands. However, in the world of football, this is becoming a common occurrence as players begin to put their faith in family members during contract talks and transfers rather than real agents. Families represent some of the world's best players, but family connections make for a completely different plan when negotiations are being made. Mail Sport looks at some of the most notable celebrity/family agent teams from the years.

Nicolas Anelka has shed the lid on his turbulent France career, detailing how he suffered wearing the French jersey. After being banned for his part in France's turbulent mutiny during the World Cup in June, the striker's international career came to an end in 2010. Anelka was given the highest punishment of the five players brought before the French Football Federation (FFF), after he insulted Raymond Domenech, the player's then-France coach, resulting in the player's dismissal from the tournament and the team's staging of a boycott.

They're the footballing stars of the country and will vie for the biggest prize in their sport today. But how well do you know them? The Lionesses' odd habits, from performing false eyelashes before matches, to table-dancing and a love of gin and tonic, are revealed. Mary, the team's devoted off-field leader, is best known for her table-dancing and dubbed "The King of TykTok," and she also posted amusing videos of kangaroos and coffee-making.

Edwin van der Sar has been repatriated to the Netherlands as he begins his recovery from a brain haemorrhage. After suffering a brain haemorrhage while on vacation in Croatia earlier this month, the 52-year-old goalkeeper was rushed to hospital by helicopter. Ajax's statement said that the former Manchester United actor's health remains stable and non-life threatening.

Richard Dunne has slammed Thierry Henry for his "nonsense" reaction after the former French striker's legendary handball that barred the Republic of Ireland from qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. Giovanni Trapattoni's side qualified for the 2010 tournament in South Africa in 2009, beating France in a World Cup play-off. With France leading by 1-0 from the first leg thanks to Nicolas Anelka's, Robbie Keane had helped Ireland win the second leg 1-0 and force extra time at the Stade de France. However, with time running out, the game was decided by a Henry handball that wasn't recognized by the match officials in the lead-up to William Gallas' vital goal.

Chelsea has had a very busy January, with six players having already signed over a week of the window still open. At an average age of just over 20, the Blues are taking a different approach to previous years and planning for the future rather than the present - and their spending this month has equated to more than half of all Premier League spending in January. The change comes after three years of not spending a single penny in the winter window.

Bukayo Saka has joined Thierry Henry and Freddie Ljungberg to become one of three Arsenal players to have scored against Manchester United in three consecutive league games. Mikel Arteta's side defeated the Red Devils 3-2, with Saka playing his own role in the epic match and thumping David de Gea from 25 yards out, sending the Emirates Stadium into delirium. Eddie Nketiah's last-gasp goal turned Mikel Arteta's victory over the Red Devils 3-2. His goal has also helped to win Arsenal's top Premier League goals scoredr by a player aged 21 or younger in the club's history, who has scored a total of 24 league goals before turning 22.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Juventus have long been known as the kings of the free transfer market, but the club has had mixed success over the years. They have won free contracts for Andrea Pirlo's likes in the past, with the classy midfielder winning four straight Serie A title titles as well as a runner in the Champions League final. Despite this, Juve's tragic loan spell in 2013, when he made just three appearances for the club, goes to show. They are likely to sanction even more ins and outs under the Bosman ruling this summer, so which of their out-of-contract stars could stay or go?And which other free agents are available? The Old Lady will make a few key decisions in the coming months, and Sportsmail has taken a look at six potential departures and arrivals in Turin.

XclusIVE INTERVIEW BY LEWIS STEELE: Esme Morgan steps onto the Etihad Stadium turf and is left in awe as the memories flooded back. She has appeared in this grand arena hundreds of times as a fan, but she will not get to the game in the most exciting of all on Sunday, wearing Manchester City blue. 'That little three-year-old girl watching her first City game here may not have guessed of this moment,' Morgan, the 22-year-old defender, tells Sportsmail ahead of the Manchester derby. I had a look around the stadium the other day and felt compelled to play then, despite being standing outside the stadium.' I can't wait, there will be a huge crowd and atmosphere. I had a great football memory when City defeated Bolton 6-2 here... Shaun Wright-Phillips and Nicolas Anelka scored.' Shauny was my all-time favorite growing up. He was so exciting, fast, and complicated - every time he got the ball, the audience erupted, as he continued to make stuff happen.

During squad mutiny at the 2010 World Cup, Nicolas Anelka told manager Raymond Domenech where to go in very vibrant language. Karim Benzema (inset right) has been sentenced to serve with blackmail teammate Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape. Allegations Paul Pogba (right) hired a wizard-doctor to cast a spell on Kylian Mbappe (right). Adrien Rabiot's mother screamed Kylian Mbappe's son's "arrogance" for their son's 'arrogance,' and then again after the forward missed the penalty that pulled the country out of Euro 2020. And that's just in the last 12 years! There is never a shortage of information for fans of French football's ostensibly never-ending psychodrama. In fact, Les Bleus were plagued by injuries, scandal, and families fighting in the stands, threatening to destroy the team once more before the Qatar World Cup this winter. But they have sorted out all of those problems. And now?After cruising past Poland 3-1 in the last-16 on Sunday? It's only calm among Doier Deschamps (left) and his players. Pogba and Benzema's absences have been a blessing in disguise; former problem child Rabiot (right of inset top) has rejoined the team, and Mbappe is on the verge of winning the Golden Boot. England should obviously be concerned ahead of their quarter-final match against Saturday. So just how have France done it? Sportmail looks at the organisation's dramatic recovery.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW OF NIK SIMON IN DUBAI: Mike Phillips, a photographer who is researching his new life in Dubai, has a set of photographs from a 5-a-side football tournament in the desert last summer. Phillips was charged with marking Luis Figo, and the Welshman's team triumphed despite the odds. 'You see a lot of footballers out here,' he says. 'My wife is best friends with Nicolas Anelka's wife, who lived a few blocks away from home, and she used to live a few blocks away.' We spent a little time together. It was fascinating to hear Fernando Torres explain why Liverpool was so much more successful than Chelsea, and how teams treat major personalities.' He discusses how he ended up on Anelka's latest Netflix series and shares tales about his friendship with countryman Aaron Ramsay. 'Ramsay is a little more of a rugby fan,' he says. 'Likes a little banter.' I messaged him the other day saying, "Arsenal are doing well since you left!"It took him a while to reply!' Phillips is less upbeat when the discussion shifts to Welsh rugby.

Samuel Eto'o has reportedly stated that he was operating on a different level from his late Barcelona teammate Thierry Henry. The ex-Cameroonian striker served alongside Henry for two seasons at Barca, but believes the Frenchman was not 'at par's level.' Henry, the France and Arsenal record goalscorer who is widely regarded as one of the world's best strikers, was also criticized by compatriot Nicolas Anelka.

Many celebrities have been able to announce themselves as a global superstar and make a career-defining move on the back of a starring role on football's grandest stage. Over the years, there have been some inspired signings made immediately after the tournament has ended, but many big names like Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Liverpool have fallen into the trap of landing players following a string of spectacular performances for their countries. Scouts will be keeping an eye on players who play at the World Cup in Qatar next month, particularly with the January transfer window opening not long after the final on December 18. Sportsmail looks at ten of the worst post-World Cup signings.

After assisting William Saliba and Fabio Vieira in finding the back of the net against Brentford on Sunday, Bukayo Saka has been instrumental in 36 Premier League goals for Arsenal. The England international has scored 18 goals and 18 assists for Arsenal, ranking second best for any player while under the age of 21 or younger for the club. Saka has overtaken Nicolas Anelka on 35 and stands behind only Cesc Fabregas, who has earned 63 times.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the player had already signed a deal on August 5 and Flamengo had not anticipated any obstacles in preparation for a formal announcement until the transfer fell through. Despite posing for a photograph in the Brazilian team's colors, the former Chelsea attacking midfielder admitted on Twitter that he was keen to get the move over the line but that it wasn't feasible at the time. The 30-year-old midfielder sent out a tweet to explain the situation, saying: "I accept Flamengo and the supporters' concern, but it was not possible to do so at this moment."