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Patrice Evra: The flaws in football

Former Manchester United and France star Patrice Evra has done something most footballers never do, by revealing his deep emotional scars. Why?

Football's global appeal can’t disguise the problems facing the game. Some fans say the sport is being ruined by financial greed, and racism is still to be rooted out. Stephen Sackur speaks to the former Manchester United and France star, Patrice Evra. He’s just done something most footballers never do, by revealing his deep emotional scars. What made him do it?

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