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  • Evra under investigation over PSG comment

    Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is under investigation by the High Court of Paris for anti-gay remarks aimed at Paris Saint-Germain.

    Evra received criticism from former Monaco teammate Jerome Rothen for his celebrations after United eliminated PSG from the Champions League in March.

    Evra responded by publicly threatening Rothen, before following that up with another expletive-laden tirade on social media, over which sources told ESPN FC PSG were considered legal action.

    “Next time I see you, I’m going to slap you in the face,” Evra had said to Rothen.

    “Stop supporting teams who will never win. Even my cousin who is in the front [of the car] is p—– off. Paris, you are some f—-ts, some f—-ts, I’m telling you.

    ”We [United] put our D team [against PSG] and we did you. Some kids played — they used to clean my boots. They don’t even have sperm [yet]. Paris, you are some p—ies.”

    He finished by reminding Rothen: “I will f—ing slap you in the face.”

    PSG later condemned Evra in an official statement and expressed a desire to support any action taken by partners Rouge Direct, Sportitude and SOS Racisme.

    “PSG strongly condemns Patrice Evra’s homophobic insults towards the club, its representatives, and its former player [Rothen], in a video broadcast across social networks,” PSG’s statement read.

    “These remarks deeply shocked a club very attached to the values of respect and openness towards each other.

    “The fight against homophobia and all forms of discrimination is at the heart of PSG’s actions and values, which has worked alongside Rouge Direct to fight homophobia, as well as Sportitude against all forms of racism.

    “PSG will support any initiative taken by associated partners Rouge Direct, Sportitude and SOS Racisme.”

    Rouge Direct were involved in the investigation opened into Evra’s comments and spokesperson Julien Pontes welcomed the news.

    “It is of great satisfaction to us at Rouge Direct,” he told AFP. “We welcome the speed of the Paris prosecutor’s reaction, who decided that the law does apply to Mr. Evra.

    “With a bit of determination, we can start to sanction procedures that have not yet been seen before in the footballing world.”

    Pontes added that Rouge Direct are hoping Evra is handed “an exemplary punishment.”

  • Evra rocks West Ham move with Marvin Gaye hit

    Evra rocks West Ham move with Marvin Gaye hit

     

    West Ham signed former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra last week

    When Patrice Evra received the phone call confirming he was to join West Ham, many wouldn’t have guessed he received the news from a red phone box.

    The French defender has joined the Hammers after becoming a free agent due to his axing by Marseille three months ago.

    And the 36-year-old could barely contain his excitement at returning to the Premier League after a three-and-a-half-year absence, as he danced in the streets of London – Bedford Row to be precise.

    In a video posted on Instagram, Evra reenacted the moment he got the call to confirm his imminent move to the London Stadium, but rather than answering his phone as most deals are done these days, he preferred to use a nearby phone box.

    Letting out a joyful laugh as he speaks, Evra says: ‘I love this game. This is great news, great news.’

    From then on, it was ‘the Patrice Evra show’ as he lets out his happiness to the tune of Marvin Gaye’s Got To Give It Up.

    The defender pranced around the streets of London in his white jeans and pink boot combo – and in all fairness even puts on a display that the man Gaye himself would be proud of.

    Evra’s excitement though, was not reciprocated by the ‘grumpy’ passers-by. One of whom he calls out for ‘ignoring his happiness’.

    He wrote: ‘When I receive @WestHam’s call… That was my feeling knowing I’m also back to the Premier League.

    Why the guys with the mountain bags pretending to ignore my happiness… he must be grumpy. I love this game.’

    As well as being back in the Premier League, Evra will also be pleased to be as far away from the French media as possible after he was axed by Marseille in dramatic fashion.

    The defender aimed a kung-fu kick at an abusive fan, reminiscent of Eric Cantona’s famous boot, during a Europa Leaguegame which earned him an £8,000 fine and a ban from UEFA European competitions.

    The ban, though, luckily for Evra has not stretched to the English top flight, and he could feature against his old club Manchester United next month.

  • UEFA hand Evra one-match ban for fan lash out

    UEFA hand Evra one-match ban for fan lash out

     

    Patrice Evra has been given an initial one-match ban and the Marseille defender will face a UEFA hearing after his altercation with a fan before Thursday’s Europa League match with Vitoria Guimaraes.

    Marseille have already launched an internal investigation into the incident, which saw Evra red carded before kick-off after he appeared to kick a supporter.

    Marseille lost the game in Portugal 1-0 and Evra, who was named among the substitutes by boss Rudi Garcia, will miss his side’s trip to Konyaspor later this month.

    In a statement issued on Friday, UEFA confirmed further punishment could be in the offing, with its Control Ethics and Disciplinary Body set to review the incident next week.

    The statement read: “Patrice Evra – red card for violent conduct – Art. 15 (1) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations.

    “Following his dismissal, the player is suspended for at least one match. The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body will decide on this case at its next meeting on 10 November.”

    Defeat at Vitoria left Marseille second in Group I behind Red Bull Salzburg.

    A statement released by Marseille after the game read: “Olympique de Marseille has noted the altercation between an individual and Patrice Evra in the warm-up of players during the match against Guimaraes.

    “An internal investigation was carried out to establish all responsible.

    “In any case, a professional player must keep his cool in the face of provocations and insults as hard and unjustified as they are.

    “Similarly, the club can only condemn, by definition, any destructive behaviour by a ‘pseudo supporter’ who insults his own players when everyone must instead support his team.”

    Evra has made 10 appearances in all competitions this season, while the 36-year-old has featured in four of Marseille’s 11 Ligue 1 fixtures so far.

  • Evra sent off before match kick-off

    Evra sent off before match kick-off

    Olympique Marseille player, Patrice Evra was sent off before his team’s Europa League match at Vitoria Guimaraes after a player from his team was seen aiming a kick at supporters.

    The incident happened as Marseille players clashed with their own fans behind one of the goals at the Afonso Henriques stadium in Guimaraes during the warm-up for the game.

    One video showed former Manchester United and Juventus player Evra climb over the advertising hoardings to talk to fans behind the goal.

    A number of supporters jumped down from the seating area, leading to a scuffle with stewards and officials from the Ligue 1 side.

    Other players climbed over the hoardings to join in the altercation.

    Another video showed a Marseille player aiming a kick at the fans as the scuffling continued.

    Local media identified the player as Evra.

    European football body UEFA said Evra had been given a red card without any further explanation.

    Marseille said after the game that Evra had been sent off over “an altercation with supporters during the warm-up”, although it did not specifically mention the kick.(Reuters/NAN)

  • Evra wishes Ji-Sung happy birthday in style

    Evra wishes Ji-Sung happy birthday in style

     

    Patrice Evra, has been up to his social media antics once again, this time is wishing former Manchester United team-mate Park Ji-Sung a happy birthday in his own unique fashion.

    The Marseille left-back took to Instagram on Saturday to wish the South Korean a happy 36th birthday.

    However, it’s Evra, so it’s not as simple or as plain as that. The French defender,  amusingly super-imposed their faces onto Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan on the cover of Rush Hour 3.

    This is the second time now that Evra has posted the Rush Hour mock-up on Instagram, so perhaps Evra is actually interested in starring in the classic film series.

    In his social media birthday message, French defender Evra wrote ‘I lOVE YOU FOREVRA’

    Evra and Park, who retired from football in 2014, enjoyed six successful years together and formed a strong friendship at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson.

    Evra signed for Ligue 1 outfit Marseille from Juventus in January this year and the French side currently sit 6th in the table with 12 games left.

    Meanwhile Park, who returned to United back in 2014 as a club ambassador, is studying Management, Law and Humanities of Sport MA at University. 

  • Evra eager to begin action for Marseille

    Evra eager to begin action for Marseille

     

     

     

    Patrice Evra says he cannot wait to ‘taste the madness’ at Marseille after joining the Ligue 1 club.

    The former Manchester United left back has returned to France after ending his two-and-a-half year stay in Italy with Juventus.

    Evra admitted a return to his country of birth wasn’t in his plans, but says he jumped at the chance to join a club with history and a loyal fanbase. 

     

    The defender has developed a reputation and something of a cult following for his madcap behaviour on social media, and the 35-year-old believes he has found kindrid spirits in the form of the club’s supporters.

     

    ‘There are always surprises in life and returning to France was not in my plans. But I took only 24 hours to think about it before saying OK,’ Evra said at his press conference on Thursday.

     

    ‘I love clubs with great history, and Marseille have won the Champions League. I’m here to restore the club’s image. Marseille, it makes you dream with this fanbase. It’s impressive, I saw it at the Euros. If we had played the final here, we would have been champions!

  • AGENT: NO EVRA DECISION YET

    AGENT: NO EVRA DECISION YET

    PATRICE EVRA’S agent has revealed that the Man United defender has yet to make a decision on his future.

    The France international is rumoured to be leaving Old Trafford in the summer when his contract expires.

    Inter, Juventus and Monaco have all been linked with his signature, but the player’s representative has claimed that nothing has been decided yet.

    “I have spoken with the player and we agreed on the fact that the Premier League has to be taken into account [when deciding on his future],” Federico Pastorello told Tele Radio Stereo.

    “He remains closely linked to Manchester United, but we have to say that something has changed at the club lately. There has, however, been no decision made yet.”