Patrice Evra will be judged for homophobic remarks

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 13, 2022 | 6:19 PM GMT

Paris — AFP sources reported on Thursday that former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra would be judged by a minor court in Paris next week for uttering homophobic comments in 2019.

Evra, 41, who retired from playing three years ago and earned 81 caps for France, was charged by two organizations with “publicly insulting a group of persons on the basis of their sexual orientation.”

In March 2019, after Manchester United’s Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain, Patrice Evra spoke on social media about the French club.

“Paris, you are gays… Here, only guys are audible “Evra said.

In May, an investigating judge stated that Evra had engaged in “private conversation for the making of a Snapchat video.”

Evra, who is not required to attend the verdict on Monday in person, might be fined €1,500. (about R27000).

AFP

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.