Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Patrice Evra

Public opinion and media debates around Patrice Evra—discover key moments of controversy.

Patrice Evra is a French former professional footballer, primarily a left-back, and captained both Manchester United and the France national team. Recognized as one of the best full-backs of his generation, he earned multiple accolades, including three PFA Team of the Year selections, as well as being named to the FIFPro World XI and UEFA Team of the Year. His leadership and defensive skills made him a prominent figure in European football.

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July 2008: FA Charges for Improper Conduct

In July 2008, Patrice Evra was charged with four counts of improper conduct by the FA relating to an incident with a Chelsea groundsman.

December 2008: Guilty Verdict and Ban

On December 5, 2008, Patrice Evra was found guilty of improper conduct and received a four-match ban and a £15,000 fine.

June 2010: Player Protest and Captaincy Stripped

In June 2010, following Nicolas Anelka's dismissal from the squad, Patrice Evra led a player protest, refusing to train. As a result, he was stripped of the captaincy.

2010: Abuse from supporters of Senegal

Ahead of the 2010 World Cup, Evra revealed he had suffered abuse from supporters of the Senegal national team for choosing to represent France internationally over his country of birth.

2010: Inquiries about 2010 FIFA World Cup

Early in the 2010-11 season, Patrice Evra faced constant inquiries about the 2010 FIFA World Cup from the French Football Federation (FFF), the media, and the government.

2011: Racial Abuse Allegation Against Luis Suárez

In 2011, Patrice Evra accused Liverpool player Luis Suárez of racially abusing him during a match, leading to an FA investigation.

November 2017: Evra Released by Marseille

In November 2017, Evra was released by Marseille and banned from UEFA competition for seven months after kicking a fan before a UEFA Europa League match.

November 2017: Evra Kicks Fan, Suspended by Marseille

In November 2017, before a Europa League match, Patrice Evra was sent off for kicking a Marseille fan who was reportedly "ridiculing" him. He was suspended indefinitely by Marseille, pending investigation.

June 2018: UEFA Ban

In June 2018, Evra received a UEFA ban that made him ineligible to play in any UEFA competitions until June 2018.

March 2019: Denies homophobic comments

In March 2019, Evra denied making homophobic comments against Paris Saint-Germain.

2019: Homophobic remarks

In 2019, Evra made homophobic remarks in the video.

October 2021: Alleged Sexual Abuse

In October 2021, Evra alleged that he was sexually abused by a teacher when he was 13. He said that he was interviewed by police at the age of 24 in regards to the abuse, however, he denied it.

February 2023: Conviction for Homophobic Remarks

In February 2023, Patrice Evra was convicted, fined, and ordered to pay compensation by a Parisian court for homophobic remarks made in a 2019 video.

July 2024: Found guilty of abandoning his family

In July 2024, Evra was found guilty by a French court of abandoning his wife and their two children and handed a suspended 12-month prison sentence. He also owes over £800k in unpaid alimony.