- Patrice Evra’s Abuse Allegations & Lawsuit revealed he was sexually abused as a child in his 2021 book “I Love This Game”
- In 2024, Evra was convicted by a Paris court for posting homophobic abuse online following a Champions League game
- Evra was fined €1,000 and ordered to pay €2,000 in compensation to anti-hate campaign groups
- The judge ruled that Evra had expressed himself in a private setting, and the video was later posted on Snapchat without his knowledge
Patrice Evra, the former Manchester United and France football star, has been making headlines in recent years for reasons beyond his illustrious playing career. In 2021, Evra revealed in his book “I Love This Game” that he had been sexually abused as a child, and in 2024, he was convicted by a Paris court for posting homophobic abuse online.
Wiki and Bio Details
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Full Name |
Patrice Evra |
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Born |
May 15, 1981 (age 42) in Dakar, Senegal |
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Profession |
Former professional footballer |
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Clubs |
– Manchester United (2006-2014) |
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National Team |
France (81 caps) |
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Honors |
– 5 Premier League titles |
Evra’s Childhood Abuse Revelation
In his book, Evra bravely recounted the abuse he suffered at the age of 13 by a teacher. He first revealed this traumatic experience in 2021, stating that the abuse took away his sensitivity and trust, making it difficult for him to trust others, especially managers, in his adult life. Evra’s decision to speak out about his abuse has been praised as a courageous act, as he aims to raise awareness and support other survivors of child sexual abuse.
Homophobic Abuse Conviction
In March 2019, Evra posted a video on social media following a Champions League game between Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, in which he referred to the French capital as “queers” and claimed that his former club was more “macho” than PSG. This video sparked outrage across France and beyond, leading to a complaint filed by two anti-hate campaign groups, Stop Homophobia and Mousse, supported by the anti-homophobia collective Rouge Direct.
The case was initially classified as a “public insult towards a group of people because of their sexual orientation,”but the investigating judge later reclassified it as a “non-public insult” and referred it to the Paris Police Court. The judge ruled that Evra had expressed himself in a private setting, and the video was later posted on Snapchat without his knowledge.
Trying to replicate my book cover smile 😁 have you read it yet ..? Link in my bio ! 📕 #positive4evra #ilovethisgame pic.twitter.com/Om0egIrTt4
— Patrice Evra (@Evra) December 17, 2021
9 Feb 2023, Evra was convicted by the Paris court and fined €1,000 (£890) while also being ordered to pay €2,000 (£1,780) in compensation to the two anti-hate campaign groups. The complainants’ lawyer, Etienne Deshoulieres, stated that Evra’s homophobic remarks fuel hatred and violence against LGBTQ+ people, particularly in countries where homosexuality is criminally repressed, such as Senegal, where Evra was born.
FAQs
Q. What did Patrice Evra say in the homophobic video?
A. In the video, Evra referred to Paris as “queers” and claimed that Manchester United was more “macho” than Paris Saint-Germain.
Q. When did Evra reveal his childhood abuse?
A. Evra first revealed that he had been sexually abused as a child in his 2021 book “I Love This Game”.
Q. What was the outcome of Evra’s homophobic abuse conviction?
A. Evra was fined €1,000 and ordered to pay €2,000 in compensation to two anti-hate campaign groups.
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Last Updated on August 5, 2024 by 247 News Around The World
