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Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Patrice Evra's MMA debut mysteriously scrapped after Man Utd legend called out Luis Suarez for fight
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PATRICE EVRA's shock mixed martial arts debut has been put on hold. The former Manchester United and France defender revealed his shock transition into the sport late last month. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Patrice Evra was set to make his debut at PFL Europe's Paris event later this month Credit: INSTAGRAM@PFLEUROPE 3 Evra's shock fight has been put on hold following the cancellation of the event Credit: INSTAGRAM@ Evra, 43, was set to make his debut on the Professional Fighters League's scheduled event in Paris on May 23. But the show has been cancelled just over a fortnight before fight night. A PFL statement read: "PFL Europe Paris on 23 May has been rescheduled and a new date will be announced soon. "All fans who have purchased tickets will receive a full refund." READ MORE ON EVRA ev some of that Evra's 10 YEAR plot to make MMA debut with France icons to corner him The event was set to be headlined by a lightweight showdown between Mansour Barnaoui and Archie Colgan. The PFL faced multiple calls to axe the fight as Barnaoui is currently facing allegations of domestic violence and rape from his former partner, Joanne H. Evra - who has dabbled in MMA since 2016 - was champing at the bit to get in the cage. He said: "You guys should know by now, I love this game, too! JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Patrice Erva called out former foe Luis Suarez after announcing his MMA debut Credit: GETTY "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. MMA star brutally breaks opponent's arm with kick "I'm going to put on a show at the Accor Arena on 23 May, so come watch the spectacle." An opponent for the Champions League and Premier League winner hasn't been announced. But he revealed his eagerness to settle the score with Liverpool icon Luis Suarez, who racially abused him during a 2011 match at Anfield, after announcing his shock move. He said: "I'm officially training for my first fight with @PFLEurope. They will pick my opponent. "They asked who I wanna face. I said, 'Luis Suarez. I'll pay out of pocket. He can even bite me.'"
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Patrice Evra's MMA debut mysteriously scrapped after Man Utd legend called out Luis Suarez for fight
PATRICE EVRA's shock mixed martial arts debut has been put on hold. The former Manchester United and France defender Advertisement 3 Patrice Evra was set to make his debut at PFL Europe's Paris event later this month Credit: INSTAGRAM@PFLEUROPE 3 Evra's shock fight has been put on hold following the cancellation of the event Credit: INSTAGRAM@ Evra, 43, was set to make his debut on the Professional Fighters League's scheduled event in Paris on May 23. But the show has been cancelled just over a fortnight before fight night. A PFL statement read: "PFL Europe Paris on 23 May has been rescheduled and a new date will be announced soon. "All fans who have purchased tickets will receive a full refund." Advertisement READ MORE ON EVRA The event was set to be headlined by a lightweight showdown between Mansour Barnaoui and Archie Colgan. The PFL faced multiple calls to axe the fight as Barnaoui is currently facing allegations of domestic violence and rape from his former partner, Joanne H. Evra - who has dabbled in MMA since 2016 - was champing at the bit to get in the cage. He said: "You guys should know by now, I love this game, too! Advertisement Most read in MMA JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Patrice Erva called out former foe Luis Suarez after announcing his MMA debut Credit: GETTY "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. Advertisement MMA star brutally breaks opponent's arm with kick "I'm going to put on a show at the Accor Arena on 23 May, so come watch the spectacle." An opponent for the Champions League and Premier League winner hasn't been announced. But he revealed his eagerness to settle the score with Liverpool icon Luis Suarez, who racially abused him during a 2011 match at Anfield, after announcing his shock move. He said: "I'm officially training for my first fight with @PFLEurope. They will pick my opponent. Advertisement "They asked who I wanna face. I said, 'Luis Suarez. I'll pay out of pocket. He can even bite me.'"
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Patrice Evra's debut postponed as PFL cancels Paris event
Patrice Evra's debut postponed as PFL cancels Paris event Soccer legend Patrice Evra's MMA debut will have to wait. On Thursday, PFL announced its Paris event scheduled for May 23 at Accor Arena has been canceled. No reason for the cancellation was given, nor was a reschedule date. "PFL Europe Paris on 23 May has been rescheduled and a new date will be announced soon," PFL said in a statement. "All fans who have purchased tickets will receive a full refund." Evra, 43, signed with PFL in April. Though his debut date was announced as the Paris event, no opponent was ever selected. The card was expected to be headlined by a lightweight bout between Mansour Barnaoui and Archie Colgan and also feature 2025 PFL Europe tournament quarterfinal bouts. It's unclear where the fighters will now land. France has been a strong market for PFL in the past, with fighters like Cedric Doumbe and Abdoul Abdouraguimov selling out Accor Arena. PFL is set to hold two events this week with PFL MENA set for Friday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and PFL Europe set for Saturday in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Luis Suarez responds to Patrice Evra fight challenge as Man Utd legend gives update on MMA debut
Evra has claimed that "the world deserves to see the fight" WELL I N-EVRA Luis Suarez responds to Patrice Evra fight challenge as Man Utd legend gives update on MMA debut Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PATRICE EVRA has revealed that Luis Suarez could still take up his offer to fight him after announcing his MMA debut. Evra, 43, revealed last week that he would be making his mixed martial arts debut at PFL Europe Paris at the Accor Arena on 23 May. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Patrice Evra has called out Luis Suarez for an MMA fight Credit: The Ariel Helwani Show / X 8 Suarez and Evra have history dating back to a racism storm in 2011 Credit: Reuters The Manchester United icon later took to social media to call out former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez to take him on in the ring. Evra and Suarez have a history dating back to their respective days in the Premier League, when the forward was found guilty of racially abusing the defender during a clash at Anfield in 2011. And Suarez, who is still playing professionally with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, hasn't ruled out settling the score with a fight, according to Evra himself. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Evra revealed: "I was quite surprised. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL GETTING SHIRTY Man Utd release kit with astronomical price that players won't even wear "I don't know if it's true, because I'm always careful, but apparently his manager contacted the PFL. Maybe to come and watch my first fight. "I would be surprised, because to be honest he is still playing football and this is completely different - he could get injured. "But maybe it will happen, maybe not. Like I say, it's something I've asked. If it doesn't happen it's not a big deal." Evra, who retired in 2019 after making over 700 career appearances, went into more detail on why he would want to fight Suarez. 8 Evra will make his MMA debut at the Accor Arena in Paris Credit: Instagram / 8 Luis Suarez still plays football for Inter Miami in the MLS Credit: Reuters He explained: "When the PFL asked me who I would like, I said Luis Suárez because I had a beef with him on the back in the day when I was captain of United and he played for Liverpool. "He had some racist abuse. I don't call him a racist, it's just that they used some racist words, and I want to do this fight." 'Watching Arsenal is like watching Netflix… you always have to wait for the next season', says Man Utd legend Adding: "I think the world wants to see that fight. So I am like, 'Please accept the offer'. "I don't know if he would be the first, or the second, or the third fight. But I think the world deserves to see that fight". Suarez was accused of using "insulting words" towards Evra including reference to the colour of the French international's skin in 2011. The striker, now 38, was accused of using an offensive term seven times in around two minutes, while Evra had told him he would "punch him" after asking him to repeat what he had said. Meanwhile, Suarez claimed he had used the word once and in a friendly way as is normal in Uruguayan culture, as opposed to the antagonistic way described by Evra. The FA eventually slapped Suarez with an eight-game ban after a two-month investigation and six-day hearing into the incident. After the ban was announced, Liverpool stars were spotted wearing training shirts with Suarez's name and picture on them during the warm-up in a display of support. Liverpool decided not to appeal the verdict made against Suarez on January 2012, although they maintained the innocence of the forward. When the pair met on the pitch again in 2012, Suarez refused to shake Evra's hand before a game at Old Trafford, with prompted an angry reaction from the French international. At the end of the game as the players walked off the pitch, Evra went in front of Suarez to celebrate in his face. 8 Suarez was handed an eight-game ban after a two-month investigation into the incident Credit: Reuters 8 Liverpool stars wore shirts in support of Suarez after the FA announced the ban Credit: AFP 8 The following year at Old Trafford, Suarez refused to shake Evra's hand Credit: Getty
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Luis Suarez responds to Patrice Evra fight challenge as Man Utd legend gives update on MMA debut
PATRICE EVRA has revealed that Luis Suarez could still take up his offer to fight him after announcing his MMA debut. Evra, 43, revealed last week that he would be making his mixed martial arts debut at PFL Europe Paris at the Accor Arena on 23 May. 8 8 The Manchester United icon later took to social media to call out former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez to take him on in the ring. Evra and Suarez have a history dating back to their respective days in the Premier League, when the forward was found guilty of racially abusing the defender during a clash at Anfield in 2011. And Suarez, who is still playing professionally with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, hasn't ruled out settling the score with a fight, according to Evra himself. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Evra revealed: "I was quite surprised. "I don't know if it's true, because I'm always careful, but apparently his manager contacted the PFL. Maybe to come and watch my first fight. "I would be surprised, because to be honest he is still playing football and this is completely different - he could get injured. "But maybe it will happen, maybe not. Like I say, it's something I've asked. If it doesn't happen it's not a big deal." Evra, who retired in 2019 after making over 700 career appearances, went into more detail on why he would want to fight Suarez. 8 He explained: "When the PFL asked me who I would like, I said Luis Suárez because I had a beef with him on the back in the day when I was captain of United and he played for Liverpool. "He had some racist abuse. I don't call him a racist, it's just that they used some racist words, and I want to do this fight." 'Watching Arsenal is like watching Netflix… you always have to wait for the next season', says Man Utd legend Adding: "I think the world wants to see that fight. So I am like, 'Please accept the offer'. "I don't know if he would be the first, or the second, or the third fight. But I think the world deserves to see that fight". Suarez was accused of using "insulting words" towards Evra including reference to the colour of the French international's skin in 2011. The striker, now 38, was accused of using an offensive term seven times in around two minutes, while Evra had told him he would "punch him" after asking him to repeat what he had said. Meanwhile, Suarez claimed he had used the word once and in a friendly way as is normal in Uruguayan culture, as opposed to the antagonistic way described by Evra. The FA eventually slapped Suarez with an eight-game ban after a two-month investigation and six-day hearing into the incident. After the ban was announced, Liverpool stars were spotted wearing training shirts with Suarez's name and picture on them during the warm-up in a display of support. Liverpool decided not to appeal the verdict made against Suarez on January 2012, although they maintained the innocence of the forward. When the pair met on the pitch again in 2012, Suarez refused to shake Evra's hand before a game at Old Trafford, with prompted an angry reaction from the French international. At the end of the game as the players walked off the pitch, Evra went in front of Suarez to celebrate in his face. 8 8 8 8
