Evra banned, leaves Marseille
Teammates try to calm down Marseille defender Patrice Evra as he attempts to kick a supporter before the start of their Europa League Group I match against Vitoria SC in Guimaraes on Thursday. Marseille lost the match 1-0. Photo: Collected
Patrice Evra ended his career with Marseille on Friday after his infamous karate kick on one of his own fans, the French giants announced.
Patrice Evra ended his career with Marseille on Friday after his infamous karate kick on one of his own fans, the French giants announced.
Marseille said they and the 36-year-old had both agreed that he would leave by "mutual consent".
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Evra was also banned by UEFA from all European tournaments until June 30, 2018 and fined 10,000 euros.
The assault on a Marseille spectator took place during the pre-match warm-up of a Europa League tie at Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes last week.