In his defense, Evra explained that his family had been suffering due to the relentless criticism he felt he was facing from consultants such as Pierre Menès, Bixente Lizarazu, Roland Courbis, and Luis Fernandez. Despite the apology, he justified his outburst based on the emotional toll it took on his family.
Following the meeting, Noël Le Graet, the head of the FFF, decided not to impose any sanctions on Evra. Instead, he made the player available to the national coach, Didier Deschamps. Le Graet considered Evra’s explanations, regret for the choice of words, and the upcoming crucial matches for the future of French football.
Deschamps had previously expressed understanding for Evra’s situation, and the decision reflects a desire to focus on the upcoming important matches without further disciplinary actions against the player.
