France upholds Evra five-game ban

Published : 09 Sep 2010 16:40:43

Manchester United's French defender Patrice Evra has lost his appeal against a five-match international ban.Evra, 29, was suspended for his part in a player revolt during the 2010 World Cup over a row between striker Nicolas Anelka and then coach Raymond Domenech. "The Appeals High Commission confirms the five-match sanction for non-selection by France," read a statement from the French Football Federation. Evra captained France as they endured a disastrous campaign in South Africa. Anelka.... read more