These are statements that should make people react.
On tour in West Africa to act in favor of African youth, Patrice Evra (41) had the opportunity to meet with the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, this Wednesday.
A conversation during which the ex-professional player would have told him, among other things, of his ambition: “
My dream is to change the image of Africa, that's why I went to Senegal, Cameroon and Nigeria;
and I really want, through my social networks, that this generation knows that they can succeed in their own country
, ”he told him, in remarks reported by Sports Brief.
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When you win, you are French, and when you lose, you are Senegalese
Patrice Evra
But during this exchange, the former French international, born in Dakar (Senegal) on May 15, 1981, also revealed that he regretted having chosen the tricolor selection: "
If I could go back in time, I would choose to represent my native country, Senegal, instead of France”
, he assured.
Before specifying: “
When I was young, my parents gave me the chance to choose my national team and, since I grew up in France, I chose France.
I understood later that it was important to choose your country of birth, because football has become political.
When you win, you are French, and when you lose, you are Senegalese.
As a reminder, Patrice Evra has worn the France team jersey 81 times.
He had even been its captain during the debacle of 2010, marked by the Knysna incidents.
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