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.