The footballer was charged over a video he posted in 2019.
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has been convicted after posting homophobic abuse on his social media account in 2019, according to reports.
The 41-year-old was charged on Thursday in relation to a video he posted to his social media accounts following Manchester United’s 3-1 victory against Paris Saint Germain.
The video shows Evra directing homophobic slurs towards the Parisian team, labelling the club as “f*****s” and “p****s”.
“Paris, you are queers, you are queers,” Evra said, suggesting his old club was more macho than PSG, adding: “Here, it’s the men who talk.”
The ex-Red Devils captain was not in court in Paris when he was fined €1000 (£890) and ordered to pay €2000 (£1780) compensation to two anti-hate campaign groups, The Mirror reported.
Stop Homophobia and Mousse complained after the video caused outrage.
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