After what happened before the start of their Europa League, Marseilles's President (Eyraud) has decided to suspend Patrice Evra with immediate effect. The player kicked a fan in the head during the warm-up and his punishment has arrived through an official press release:
"Jacques-Henri Eyraud, Marseille President, has met with Patrice Evra today and has informed him of his suspension with immediate effect. Futhermore, the first results from the club's inquiry has revealed an unacceptable behavior from provocative fans who hurled hateful insults towards the player and his teammates, who were warming up for an important game. However, as a professional and an experience player, Patrice Evra should not have responded in this inappropriate way. The club will continue their inquiry and will use any legal means at its disposal to identify the individual who comprised Marseilles's reputation when he entered the field to insult the player instead of supporting him."
