Indefinite suspension for Evra
Patrice Evra was handed an initial one-match ban by UEFA and suspended by his club Marseille on Friday after the veteran defender aimed a karate kick at the head of one of his team's own supporters.
The former Manchester United star was red-carded for the assault during the pre-match warm-up at Thursday's Europa League clash at Guimaraes in Portugal.
Marseille said that club president Jacques-Henri Eyraud had met the 36-year-old to inform him of the suspension and warned that he could face further "disciplinary action."
"Marseille also denounced the unacceptable behaviour of some fans who hurled hateful insults," said a club statement.
Earlier, European football governing body UEFA said Evra was banned for "violent conduct" and indicated that the former French international faced further sanctions at a disciplinary hearing next week.
Both Marseille and Guimaraes were also charged over their fans invading the pitch.
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