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The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Former Man Utd star, 53, looks unrecognisable as he reunites with two Treble-winning former team-mates
MANCHESTER UNITED Treble winners Jaap Stam and Wes Brown reunited with an unrecognisable former Red Devils star. Legendary defender Stam shared a picture of the trio posing with the Treble trophies to his Instagram page. Advertisement 5 Jaap Stam shared a photo alongside Wes Brown and an unrecognisable Man Utd star Credit: Instagram @jaapstam_official 5 The winger was known for his long flowing hair in his year-and-a-half tenure at Old Trafford Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd The Dutchman, 52, captioned his post: "Great to meet up again with these two great personalities to share thoughts about the future and dwell on the past!" Stam was an integral part of Man Utd's Treble-winning campaign, playing 51 games in all competitions as Sir However, the third member of their party, now 53, looks completely different to his playing days with Man Utd. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The former winger used to be instantly recognisable with his flowing long hair and clean-shaven look. He signed for the club in a deal worth £3.5million immediately following a stellar tournament for However, the growing prominence of the Class of '92's David Beckham in his position meant he became more and more sidelined. Overall, he stayed in England for one and a half seasons, leaving to sign for Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking Exclusive Exclusive BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The name of the star in question... Karel Poborsky. For his reunion with Stam and Brown, he had ditched his long locks for a shorter cut with noticeably darker hair. Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney lands new job working alongside fellow Premier League icon He has also added some facial hair to his face, and he was also seen wearing some shades. Advertisement Poborsky never won the Treble with Man Utd, but did leave with a Premier League winners' medal for the 1996/97 season. After leaving Man Utd, he stayed with He also earned 118 caps for his national team and is ranked second behind Poborsky is perhaps most well-remembered for his stunning chip goal at Euro 1996 against Advertisement Since retiring, he has taken up punditry work and has appeared on Canal+ Sport in his homeland while also appearing in the odd charity game, including the Man Utd Legends of the North game in 2022. 5 Karel Poborsky scored six goals for Man Utd over 48 games Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 5 He appeared in the 2022 Legends of the North game Credit: Getty - Contributor Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford Advertisement 5
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra to make MMA debut
Manchester United's Patrice Evra gives an interview on the pitch ahead of the Legends of the North football match between Manchester United Legends and Liverpool Legends at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on May 21, 2022. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images) (AFP via Getty Images) Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra is set to swap the football pitch for the octagon, making his mixed martial arts debut next month. The 43-year-old Frenchman will compete at Professional Fighters League Europe's Paris event on May 23 at the Accor Arena in Bercy. Advertisement Evra, known for his tenacious defending on the football field, has reportedly been training in combat sports for nearly a decade, preparing for this competitive bow alongside friend and PFL star Cedric Doumbe. It has not yet been announced who Evra will fight against, and he said: 'You guys should know by now, I love this game too. 'I've performed on the world's biggest stages, won every major trophy in football, but PFL Europe Paris will be an incredibly special night for me. 'I've been training alongside the best in the world for years and they'll also tell you I'm ready for this. I'm going to put on a show at the Accor Arena on May 23, so come watch the spectacle.' Patrice Evra signed for Manchester United in 2006 (Phil Noble/PA) (PA Archive) Evra spent eight-and-a-half years at Manchester United, winning five Premier League titles among a host of honours. He moved on to Juventus in 2014 and retired six years ago, with his final appearances coming in a brief spell for West Ham.
Newsweek
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Former Manchester United Star to Make MMA Debut with PFL
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The PFL has been expanding and creating more fights as the promotion has grown, including the current single-elimination world tournament format that debuted to rave reviews in 2025. On top of having world-class MMA talent on the roster, the organization continues to draw in talent across the globe. More news: UFC News: Michael Chandler Backs Surprising Lightweight to Receive Next Title Shot One such talent is coming from a place an MMA fan might not have looked before. A former star footballer and former captain of the storied Manchester United club and the French National Team is set to make his debut with the PFL at PFL Europe Paris on May 23. Patrice Evra, known around the world for his skills on the pitch, is set to make his professional MMA debut. Evra began his combat training back in 2016 and has been under the tutelage of MMA and PFL superstar Cédric Doumbé. Doumbé is one of the best on the planet, and he is imparting his knowledge for Evra to be a world-renowned champ in a completely new sport. Manchester United's Patrice Evra (L) warms up with teammates ahead of the Legends of the North football match between Manchester United Legends and Liverpool Legends at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on May 21,... Manchester United's Patrice Evra (L) warms up with teammates ahead of the Legends of the North football match between Manchester United Legends and Liverpool Legends at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on May 21, 2022. More LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images More news: Goldberg Nearly Joined Brock Lesnar In MMA Career Evra commented on his PFL debut, stating: "You guys should know by now, I love this game too! I've performed on the world's biggest stages, won every major trophy in football, but PFL Europe Paris will be an incredibly special night for me." "I've been training alongside the best in the world for years, and they'll also tell you I'm ready for this. I'm going to put on a show at the Accor Arena on 23 May, so come watch the spectacle." PFL CEO Peter Murray also commented on the historic debut that is set to take place. "I'm told he loves this game as much as us, and we'll find out on 23 May! We're incredibly excited to have the superstar that is Patrice Evra fight under the PFL banner, as we're all about exciting match-ups and making history. I can't tell you how excited Patrice has been putting this together, but I think you're going to see it at the Accor Arena. Paris, we're coming to put on another historic evening of MMA, don't miss out," Murray stated. Evra's opponent has yet to be revealed, but the announcement should be coming soon. The card for PFL Europe Paris is as follows: Lightweight Showcase Bout: Mansour Barnaoui (22-6) vs. Archie Colgan (11-0) Lightweight Showcase Bout: Patrick Habirora (6-0) vs. Nicolas Di Franco (10-4-1) Bantamweight Showcase Bout: Taylor Lapilus (21-4) vs. Ali Taleb (12-1) PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Mahio Campanella (7-1) vs. Matiss Zaharovs (7-3) PFL Europe Amateur Welterweight Showcase Bout: Patrice Evra (0-0) vs. TBA PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Dean Garnett vs. Alexander Luster (9-2) PFL Europe Featherweight Showcase Bout: Asaël Adjouudj (9-1) vs. Zebenzui Ruiz (12-3) PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Anas Azizoun (5-1) vs. Gustavo Oliveira (10-2) PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Julien Lopez (7-4-1) vs. Jan Ciepłowski (8-0) PFL Europe Featherweight Showcase Bout: Adam Meskini (9-3) vs. Tiziano Ferranti (10-1) PFL Europe Welterweight Showcase Bout: Salvo Giudice (1-0) vs. Brice Belghazi (1-1) For more MMA, head to Newsweek Sports.
