Evra reveals reason he snubbed Senegal for France

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3 years ago

April 1, 2022

Muktar Balogun

Evra reveals reason he snubbed Senegal for France

Patrice Evra, a former Manchester United defender, has revealed why he chose France over Senegal.

Evra, who was born in Dakar, was eligible to represent Senegal, Guinea, and Cape Verde through his father and mother, as well as France, where he grew up.

Evra reveals reason he snubbed Senegal for France

The former Juventus left-back, on the other hand, chose to represent France at the international level.

Evra told Arise News’ The Morning Show that he chose France because he wanted to play among the big boys, and that it was also a political decision.

“That is why I told all the footballers to pick their national team carefully,” he stated.

He revealed he was born in Senegal and he told his parents that he could play for Senegal or France.

“I grew up in France, so playing for France was an obvious option. You think about playing with the big players, but it’s really just politics.”

“Like you said, when you win with France, you are a French player; when you lose, you receive your Senegalese passport, so you have to be very careful about all of that when you make your selection.”

During his playing career, Evra made 81 appearances for France.

He also appeared in Euro 2008, 2012, and 2016, as well as the 2010 and 2014 World Cups.

Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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1 year ago

June 3, 2024

Mayowa

Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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1 year ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”