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Ferguson taught players to be like robots: Evra

Ferguson taught players to be like robots: Evra

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'I don't think I was a human being playing for Manchester United. When we won games, when I was doing something good, I wasn't pleased. For me, it was something normal.'

Thank you, goodbye, says former United's defender Evra

Thank you, goodbye, says former United's defender Evra

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Former Manchester United left back Patrice Evra announced his retirement from soccer on Monday, bringing a trophy-laden 20-year career to an end.

Wake up France! Iceland next, says Evra

Wake up France! Iceland next, says Evra

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

France, who have earned a reputation for leaving it late at this European Championship, would be well-advised to wake up early when they face Iceland for a place in the semi-finals, veteran defender Patrice Evra warned on Thursday.

FA to investigate Evra's racism allegation

FA to investigate Evra's racism allegation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

The English FA will investigate an allegation by Manchester United defender Patrice Evra that he was racially abused by Liverpool forward Luis Suarez during Saturday's 1-1 draw in the Premier League.

Champions League: United rest Ferdinand, Evra

Champions League: United rest Ferdinand, Evra

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra will be rested for Manchester United's Champions League clash against Braga on Tuesday ahead of the Premier League match against Chelsea, manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

France leave out Evra for Brazil friendly

France leave out Evra for Brazil friendly

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

France left back Patrice Evra was omitted from the squad for next week's friendly against Brazil despite having served a five-match ban for his infamous World Cup walkout.

Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim

Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is standing by his allegation that he was racially abused by Liverpool's Luis Suarez and will continue to pursue the matter, United manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

Suarez apologises for not shaking Evra's hand

Suarez apologises for not shaking Evra's hand

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Liverpool forward Luis Suarez apologised on Sunday for not shaking Patrice Evra's hand before his side's 2-1 defeat at Manchester United.

Domenech didn't let me apologize: Evra

Domenech didn't let me apologize: Evra

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

France captain Patrice Evra is furious at coach Raymond Domenech for denying him the chance to apologize to French fans for the team's World Cup debacle, and for keeping him out of the last match against South Africa for 'no valid reason.'

Man U's Evra claims of racist abuse by Suarez

Man U's Evra claims of racist abuse by Suarez

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has accused Liverpool striker Luis Suarez of racist abuse in Saturday's 1-1 Premier League clash between the two teams and has demanded action be taken against the Uruguayan.

Evra pokes fun at Suarez, bites into fake arm

Evra pokes fun at Suarez, bites into fake arm

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra wasted no time in poking fun at Luis Suarez for his latest misdemeanour, pretending to chomp on a fake dismembered arm after his side clinched a 20th English title by beating Aston Villa on Monday.

SEE: Djokovic's golden homecoming

SEE: Djokovic's golden homecoming

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic shared a heartwarming video of his triumphant return to Serbia on X

'France should not pick Evra again'

'France should not pick Evra again'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

France World Cup captain Patrice Evra should not be recalled to the national team after serving his ban for his role in the team's revolt in South Africa, French Minister of Sport Chantal Jouanno said on Saturday.

Evra says Man United would always remain superior to City

Evra says Man United would always remain superior to City

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has claimed they would always stay superior to bitter rivals Manchester City despite Roberto Mancini's men winning the Premier League last season on a dramatic final day.

Evra out of South Africa match

Evra out of South Africa match

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

French captain Patrice Evra, leader of a revolt that has brought his side close to disintegration and caused an outcry at home, was not included in the team to face hosts South Africa on Tuesday, in which both nations need a miracle result to salvage some honour.

Suarez gets eight-match ban for racist slur against Evra

Suarez gets eight-match ban for racist slur against Evra

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been banned for eight matches and fined 40,000 pounds for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra during a Premier League match at Anfield in October, the FA said on Tuesday.

Evra gets fine and four game ban

Evra gets fine and four game ban

Rediff.com6 Dec 2008

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra was banned for four matches and fined 15,000 pounds by the Football Association (FA) on Friday for his part in a fracas at Chelsea in April. The FA's regulatory commission found the French international guilty of four charges of improper conduct after he clashed with Chelsea groundstaff member Sam Bethell during a warm-down on the pitch at the end of the Premier League match.

PHOTO! Lalit Modi hangs out with Manchester United's Patrice Evra

PHOTO! Lalit Modi hangs out with Manchester United's Patrice Evra

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Lalit Modi was a special invitee of Manchester United veteran Patrice Evra in the team box on the evening of United's League Cup triumph over Liverpool.

Bayern survive Evra stunner to knock out Man Utd

Bayern survive Evra stunner to knock out Man Utd

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Holders Bayern Munich recovered from the shock of a stunning Patrice Evra goal to score three times in quick succession to beat Manchester United 3-1 and reach the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.

Man U's Evra, Van de Sar to miss FA Cup tie

Man U's Evra, Van de Sar to miss FA Cup tie

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra will miss the FA Cup fourth round match at Southampton due to a family bereavement, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Is Deschamps the greatest player-coach ever?

Is Deschamps the greatest player-coach ever?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

What has made Deschamps successful in tournaments, especially at the World Cup since 2018, is not sticking to a particular identity or philosophy which is often the defining feature of big teams.

Former rebel now France's wise old man

Former rebel now France's wise old man

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

It has been a tortuous journey for France's Patrice Evra, once blamed for playing a dark role in the worst scandal in the history of the national team but now in the limelight as the wise old man of a team with high hopes.

Suarez charged by FA over alleged racist taunt

Suarez charged by FA over alleged racist taunt

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The English FA charged Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez on Wednesday with racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra during the 1-1 Premier League draw at Anfield last month.

EPL: United beat Liverpool 2-1 after nervy finish

EPL: United beat Liverpool 2-1 after nervy finish

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Premier League leaders Manchester United sealed a needlessly nervy 2-1 home win over Liverpool on Sunday after Robin van Persie and Patrice Evra put rival Luis Suarez in the shade.

Suarez evidence unreliable: FA report

Suarez evidence unreliable: FA report

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

The report details the reasons behind Liverpool striker Suarez's eight-match ban for racially abusing Manchester United and France defender Evra in a Premier League match at Anfield on October 15.

Liverpool owner and sponsor raised Suarez concerns

Liverpool owner and sponsor raised Suarez concerns

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Liverpool's US owners and their shirt sponsor intervened over the weekend to help defuse a race row that was damaging one of the most successful English soccer clubs.

FA Cup: Liverpool down United; Chelsea through

FA Cup: Liverpool down United; Chelsea through

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Substitute Dirk Kuyt struck two minutes from time to give hosts Liverpool a 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Manchester United on Saturday with visiting captain Patrice Evra being booed throughout and making a mistake for the winner.

EPL: Rooney double sends United top in dramatic tie

EPL: Rooney double sends United top in dramatic tie

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Wayne Rooney fired Manchester United to the top of the Premier League on Saturday after they beat Liverpool 2-1 in a match preceded by Luis Suarez's refusal to shake Patrice Evra's hand before the kickoff.

Five France players to face disciplinary hearing

Five France players to face disciplinary hearing

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

France captain Patrice Evra and Nicolas Anelka were among five players summoned on Friday for a disciplinary hearing for their part in Les Bleus' mutiny during the World Cup, the French Football Federation (FFF) said.

Hero to Zero: United's Cavani faces FA wrath

Hero to Zero: United's Cavani faces FA wrath

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Cavani is now embroiled in a controversy over a questionable social media post.

Football Briefs: Tottenham ease past Newport; Sevilla reach Cup final

Football Briefs: Tottenham ease past Newport; Sevilla reach Cup final

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Is beating cats worse than racism?

Is beating cats worse than racism?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

West Ham United's Michail Antonio has come to the defence of teammate Kurt Zouma, who has been targeted by fans for abusing his cats.

Suarez accepts bite charge but questions longer ban

Suarez accepts bite charge but questions longer ban

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Liverpool forward Luis Suarez has disputed the English FA's view that his punishment for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic at the weekend merits a longer punishment than the usual three-game ban.

Europa League: Arsenal through, Everton go out

Europa League: Arsenal through, Everton go out

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Troubled AC Milan were held to a goalless draw by AEK Athens

Keep jeering me, Liverpool's Suarez tells opposing fans

Keep jeering me, Liverpool's Suarez tells opposing fans

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Liverpool talisman Luis Suarez is happy for opposition supporters to jeer him as it only serves to motivate him more, the Uruguayan said on Thursday.

EPL: Manchester duo dominate London rivals on Super Sunday

EPL: Manchester duo dominate London rivals on Super Sunday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday.

Germany break France jinx with win in Paris

Germany break France jinx with win in Paris

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Germany claimed their first win over France in 26 years when goals by Thomas Mueller and Sami Khedira secured a 2-1 win in an entertaining friendly at the Stade de France in Paris, on Wednesday.

Man United go top as Van Persie haunts Arsenal

Man United go top as Van Persie haunts Arsenal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Robin van Persie helped fire Manchester United to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday as the Dutchman scored against his former club at Old Trafford.

FA Cup: Liverpool face Man Utd, Chelsea play QPR

FA Cup: Liverpool face Man Utd, Chelsea play QPR

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Liverpool will play Manchester United and Queens Park Rangers face a potential tie against Chelsea, in what would be a re-run of two matches at the heart of recent racism rows in English soccer, after Sunday's FA Cup fourth round draw.

Charged Terry to lead Chelsea against Spurs

Charged Terry to lead Chelsea against Spurs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Chelsea and England captain John Terry will be prosecuted for the alleged racial abuse of Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand in a Premier League match in October, British authorities said on Wednesday.