Luis Fernandez, the former PSG coach and current RMC consultant, responded to Patrice Evra’s comments with a mix of humor and firmness. Here are key points from Fernandez’s response:
On Being Compared to Fernandel:
- Luis Fernandez expressed that being compared to Fernandel, the actor, is a great honor. He responded with humor to Evra’s nickname for him.
On Old Trafford Incident:
- Fernandez recalled an incident at Old Trafford when they were there for an interview with Sir Alex Ferguson. He mentioned an appointment to do a live show with Evra, Saha, and another player in the afternoon. Fernandez highlighted his desire to see Evra dance the Macarena and win with the French national team.
On Honoring the French Team Jersey:
- Fernandez emphasized that he honored the French team jersey both as a player and coach. He mentioned his achievements, including being part of the French team that finished 3rd in the 1986 World Cup and winning the Euro in 1984.
On Evra’s Memory and Knysna:
- Fernandez suggested that Evra may have lost his memory and doesn’t remember what happened in Knysna. He clarified that he was not the captain of that team.
Luis Fernandez’s response reflects a mix of pride in his contributions to French football, a humorous tone regarding the Old Trafford incident, and a subtle jab at Evra’s memory regarding the Knysna incident. The exchange adds another layer to the ongoing controversy sparked by Patrice Evra’s remarks on Téléfoot.
