Man United legend Patrice Evra kits up for Brentham FC, an 11th-tier team in England

Man United great Patrice Evra made a surprise return to football pitch this past weekend when he donned colours of Brentham FC, an 11th-tier team in England. Although Brentham FC suffered a 3-2 defeat against rth Greenford United during ir weekend clash, Patrice Evra was all smiles as he was given opportunity to play most of game as a left-winger. Man United legend, who anunced his retirement from football only last year, was spotted wearing number 11 jersey, same number which was worn by his former Man United teammate, Ryan Giggs. Patrice Evra later took to social media and joked that he hoped Giggs was proud of his performance. 

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Man United icon Patrice Evra laces his boots again to play for Brentham FC 

On Saturday, Brentham FC players had opportunity of a lifetime to share pitch with a Champions League winner, Patrice Evra. 39-year-old was seen showing off his skills while wearing captain's armband for  game in  Middlesex County League, which is 11th tier of English football. Evra's team succumbed to a 3-2 defeat on Saturday but despite ending up on losing side, Evra was delighted to get some football action before being replaced in second half. After game, Evra joked that he was tired because of his toes are from Senegal. "In Europe, I'm 39 but in Africa, I'm 57."

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It was later revealed that former Man United star's one-off appearance for Brentham FC against rth Greenford United was in order to keep in shape ahead of this year's Soccer Aid clash on September 6. Evra's former colleague Wayne Rooney will take charge as manr for Three Lions. Rooney's list of players will include likes of  Marvin Humes, Joe Wicks, Olly Murs, Mark Wright as well as England legends David James and Kelly Smith. Evra is expected to line up for World XI alongside Yaya Toure, Jason Manford and Robbie Keane. game is set to take place at Old Trafford.

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Patrice Evra trophies and achievements

Patrice Evra is widely considered as one of greatest left-backs to have graced Premier League. He made 379 appearances for Man United over eight years and won five Premier League titles as well as a European Cup with Red Devils. Evra also won three Serie A title during his time with Juventus. In 2018, Evra returned to Premier League to join West Ham but made only five league appearances for Hammers. In July 2019, Evra anunced his retirement from professional football after he remained as a free nt for a year. 

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