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Manchester United legend Patrice Evra is about for a shocking profession shift into combined martial arts and he’s eyeing former rival Luis Suarez as his first opponent.
Evra will make his combined martial arts debut at PFL Europe Paris on the Accor Area on 23 Could.
He has been coaching in fight sports activities since 2016 alongside PFL Champion and shut pal Cédric Doumbé.
Evra mentioned in a press release, “You guys ought to know by now, I like this sport too! I’ve carried out on the world’s largest levels, gained each main trophy in soccer, however PFL Europe Paris might be an extremely particular night time for me.”
“I’ve been coaching alongside one of the best on this planet for years, and so they’ll additionally let you know I’m prepared for this. I’m going to placed on a present on the Accor Area on 23 Could, so come watch the spectacle.”
PFL Chief Government Officer Pete Murray remarked, “I’m instructed he loves this sport as a lot as us, and we’ll discover out on 23 Could! We’re extremely excited to have the famous person that’s Patrice Evra struggle beneath the PFL banner, as we’re all about thrilling match-ups and making historical past.”
“I can’t let you know how excited Patrice has been placing this collectively, however I believe you’re going to see it on the Accor Area. Paris, we’re coming to placed on one other historic night of MMA, don’t miss out.”
With coaching for his MMA debut already underway, Evra’s first opponent stays unconfirmed, however the former United star has made it clear who he’d prefer to face – Suarez.
Evra wrote on X, “BREAKING: I’m formally coaching for my first struggle with PFL Europe. They’ll decide my opponent…”
“They requested who I wanna face. I mentioned: Luis Suárez. I’ll pay out of pocket. He may even chunk me.”
BREAKING: I’m formally coaching for my first struggle with @PFLEurope. They’ll decide my opponent…They requested who I wanna face. I mentioned:Luis Suárez.
I’ll pay out of pocket.He may even chunk me.
— Patrice Evra (@Evra) April 25, 2025
Evra has stirred up an outdated rivalry, revisiting the notorious incident from October 2011 when he was racially abused by the Uruguayan striker throughout a fiery Premier League conflict.
Suarez was accused of utilizing “insulting phrases” towards the United star, together with remarks referencing the color of Evra’s pores and skin. Suarez was discovered responsible and the FA slapped him with an eight-game ban after a two-month investigation and a six-day listening to into the incident.
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