The French comedian at the centre of the Nicolas Anelka racism row has been banned from entering the UK, the Home Office has said, reports the BBC.
Dieudonne M'bala M'bala had said he would visit the West Bromwich Albion striker, who faces a ban for performing the comic's "quenelle" gesture.
The "quenelle" is considered by some to be anti-Semitic.
The Home Office said it banned individuals if there were "public policy or public security reasons".
Anelka, 34, has been charged by the FA for performing the gesture after scoring against West Ham United in December.
He faces a minimum five-match ban if found guilty of an "abusive" sign.
However, the striker denies the FA charge and has requested a personal hearing.
The "quenelle" involves touching or gripping your shoulder with one hand while holding the palm of your other hand outstretched and pointing to the ground. Some describe it as a combination of the bras d'honneur with a bent arm (which means "up yours") and the Nazi salute.
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