MARSEILLE’S AMERICAN OWNER Frank McCourt said Wednesday that Patrice Evra’s kung-fu kick on a supporter was “unacceptable” but he also pointed the finger at the fans involved.
Evra’s future at the French club hangs in the balance after the attack on a fan who he said was abusing him before Marseille’s Europa League game against Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal last week.
“This was unacceptable behaviour, from both the player and the supporters,” McCourt told La Provence newspaper.
“It’s not something that we can tolerate at Marseille, it’s as simple as that.
“It’s a very regrettable incident and it is really a pity to see a great player like Patrice pushed to a point where he behaves like that,” McCourt said.
Marseille have suspended the 36-year-old former Manchester United and Juventus defender pending a disciplinary hearing.
France coach Didier Deschamps has predicted Evra, the former captain of the national team, will pay a heavy price for the incident, saying it was “something that you just can’t do and he knows that”.
Marseille fans made their feelings clear, holding up a giant banner before Sunday’s match against Caen saying: “We don’t want you in our colours anymore. Evra get lost.”
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Celtic played well they deserved a draw
To be fair, 3rd place was always the best Celitc were going to get. They played really well tonight but 3rd place and a good go at the Europa league and no reason why they can’t go far in that competition.
Only once v anderlecht away have celtic had their first choice center halves playing. Lustig and bitton have filled in well against fare superior sides
If they can hold onto Teirney and Dembele they could have a right go at the Europa League. James Forrest reminds me so much of Mc Geedy but played a blinder tonight. Rodgers is really building a decent squad up there.
@phil: Tierney signed a new 6 year contract yesterday
@Jordo: That doesn’t mean he will be still with Celtic in 6 years, just how many millions they will get when they do decide to sell.
@Dave Murray: never said he will be with Celtic in 6 years. Tierney is a boy hood Celtic fan Hence why he signed a 6 year contract
Armstrong should have put us 1 up and boyata for munichs first goal was shockin. We played brilliant tonight its a pity we didnt get a draw. Missing simonivic has been huge the last few games. I can see us doin well in the europa league
@ryan o sullivan: WE? US? WHAT?
@Enda McCallion: here we go 10 in a row
Better display from the Celtic , with displays like this they have no fear for europa lge .
So unlucky. Didn’t get what we deserved. Hard defeat to take that one.
Again, our lack of signing a centre half in the summer is killing us. Simunovic is made of chocolate.
Gallant effort