Mumbai: Sony Sports Network has announced that former France football team captain Patrice Evra is one of the panellists for their live coverage of the football tournament – Uefa Euro 2024. Evra will join the eminent panel of experts on their flagship studio show ‘Football Extraaa’ during the Uefa Euro 2024.
Sony Sports Network which positions itself as being The ‘Home of Football in India’ will broadcast the Uefa Euro 2024 Live across Sony Sports Ten 2 SD and HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD and HD, Sony Sports Ten 4 SD and HD, Sony Ten 5 SD and HD.
Eight out of the top 10 Fifa ranked teams, including defending champions Italy, will feature in the tournament of the year that begins in Germany from 14 June 2024. Football players such as Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Harry Kane (England), Christian Eriksen (Denmark), Kylian Mbappé (France) and Manuel Neuer (Germany) will be seen in action during the competition.
Evra earned 81 international caps from 2004-2016. The former defender played 725 matches in club football, which included 379 matches for Manchester United from 2006-2014. He also featured in 82 matches for Juventus from 2014-2017. The left back was part of five title-winning Premier League campaigns with Manchester United. He also lifted the Uefa Champions League and the Fifa Club World Cup with the English club. Moreover, Evra was also part of the Serie A-winning Juventus team in 2015 and 2016.
Evra has also won multiple accolades as he was adjudged the UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year in 2003-04. He went on to make it to the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year 2003-04, PFA Premier League Team of the Year thrice (2006-07, 2008-09, 2009-10), FIFA FIFPro World XI: 2009 and the UEFA Team of the Year in 2009.
After he retired his focus has been to give back to others: whether it be joining the fight to end violence against children or promoting gender equality through charitable affiliations, spreading positivity with his I Love This Game movement or shining a light on racism and mental health issues in football.
Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer – Distribution and International Business and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India said, “We are delighted to have football legend Patrice Evra join our eminent panel for the biggest football tournament of this year, Uefa Euro 2024. Evra’s larger than life personality along with his experience, knowledge, and understanding of the sport will ensure a rich experience for our viewers. At Sony Sports Network, our commitment is to provide our audience with the best viewing experience of the marquee tournament, both on and off the pitch which makes Evra the perfect addition to the UEFA EURO 2024 panel.”
Evra said, “India holds a special place in my heart. I had a magnificent time in the country during my last visit and I cannot wait to follow this up with my partnership with Sony Sports Network for UEFA EURO 2024. Sony Sports Network has a great legacy as the Home of football in India and I am looking forward to contributing own experience and knowledge during the broadcast of the tournament. Uefa Euro 2024 is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world which will feature some of the best teams and players of Europe competing for the coveted trophy.”
