Former Manchester United Captain Patrice Evra Signed by PFL for May Debut

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With a full football career behind him, Patrice Evra is going to test the waters of combat sports with the Professional Fighters League.

Per a release by the tournament-based league on Friday, Evra, 43, will be making his professional MMA debut at PFL Europe 2 in Paris on May 23. His match will not be part of any tourney, and his opponent and weight category have not yet been determined. The soccer star suggested on social media that he would like to take on Luis Suarez in his first outing, a Uruguayan soccer talent infamous for flopping, biting and stomping on opponents.

Senegal-born Frenchman Evra bounced around a number of teams over the years, spending a large portion of his career with the world-renowned Manchester United team. He also competed for France’s national team during any UEFA or FIFA events, including serving as captain for his 2010 World Cup team. A captain for part of his time with Manchester United as well, he helped his squad win multiple Premier League titles and even prevail in a Champions League event. The former forward, who shifted gears relatively early on in his tenure to play defense as a fullback, retired from soccer in 2019.

According to the organization, Evra has been training alongside Cedric Doumbe, a former kickboxer that shifted gears to MMA in 2021 and has not looked back.