‘Karate kick’ Evra leaves Marseille, banned until June 30

Marseille (AFP) – Patrice Evra parted ways with Marseille on Friday after his infamous karate kick on one of his own fans, just moments after being banned from European tournaments until June 30, 2018. Marseille said they and the 36-year-old defender had both agreed the former Manchester United and French international would leave by “mutual consent”. “The player’s contract is officially terminated with immediate effect,” said the club. Moments earlier, Evra was banned by UEFA from all European tournaments until June 30 and fined 10,000 euros ($11,650). Evra was widely condemned for the assault on a Marseille spectator which took

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