Belo Horizonte (Brazil), April 16 (IANS) Brazilian football club Atletico Mineiro said they have ended their pursuit of former France international Nicolas Anelka. Atletico last week an**unced the 35-year-old had agreed to join the club after his sacking in March by West Bromwich Albion for an alleged anti-Semitic gesture. But in a dramatic about-turn, Atletico ruled out the move after learning Anelka was on a religious visit to Kuwait, reports Xinhua. We have only been able to speak with a middle man and an agent," Atletico's football director Eduardo Maluf said Tuesday night.
04-17-2014, 10:23 AM
Atletico Mineiro call off Anelka pursuit
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