Patrice Evra to Make Amateur MMA Debut in Paris

Patrice Evra, former Manchester United and France footballer, is set to make his amateur mixed martial arts debut at age 43 at the PFL Europe event in Paris on May 23. Evra, who retired from football in 2019 after winning five Premier League titles and a Champions League, has trained in combat sports since 2016, often with PFL fighter Cedric Doumbe. The Professional Fighters League will select his opponent for the bout, though Evra has expressed interest in facing Luis Suarez due to their past feud. He described the event, taking place at the Accor Arena, as a special night and promised an exciting show for fans. The PFL Paris card will also feature a headline lightweight bout between Mansour Barnaoui and Archie Colgan. Other notable fighters, including Taylor Lapilus, are set to appear.