‘R.I.P Tina. Hope this video makes you Smile’: Patrice Evra pays tribute to Tina Turner posting video of him wearing a wig and singing along to ‘Simply The Best’ before delivering an impassioned motivational speech
- Ex-Man United star Patrice Evra has made a tribute to Tina Turner on his Twitter
- It comes after the iconic pop star sadly passed away on Wednesday last week
- The Frenchman posted a video of him wearing a wig singing to ‘Simply the best’
Patrice Evra has paid tribute to singer Tina Turner who sadly passed away last Wednesday.
The iconic pop star died peacefully at the age of 83 in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, following a battle with an unknown illness.
Tributes have been pouring in for the Grammy winner from fans around the world, with Beyonce, Mick Jagger and many other celebrities also sharing stories and words about the singer.
And Evra has also taken to Twitter today to pay tribute to Turner, while posting a video of him wearing a wig and signing along to one of the American singer’s most renowned songs, ‘Simply The Best’.
‘R.I.P. Tina. I hope this video makes you smile @TinaTurner,’ the former Manchester United defender wrote, before adding a heart emoji on the end.
Legendary pop star Tina Turner (pictued) sadly passed away on Wednesday last week
Ex-Man United footballer Patrice Evra paid tribute to the singer on his Twitter earlier today
In the video, Evra can be seen donning a wig and singing the lyrics to ‘Simply The Best’ before delivering an impassioned speech.
‘I swear the weeks are getting wide and wide. But you know what, it’s Monday baby,’ Evra, who made 379 appearances for the Red Devils between 2006 and 2014, said.
‘You know in life, people will say you’re not good enough for them. But make sure it’s good enough for you.
‘Praise yourself. Love yourself. It’s not being arrogant. If you’re not happy with yourself all you want to make other people happy’
‘So that’s why you share that crazy energy. My mum always told me, “Patrice, the more you give, the more you receive.”‘
He then went on to shout, ‘I love this game’ before continuing to sing along to the lyrics of the song.
The 42-year-old has been known for posting some bizarre videos in recent years, including dressing as santa clause while riding a blow up reindeer and jumping into the sea back in December.
He also poked fun at Cristiano Ronaldo back in September posting a video online of him moving sheep in a hilarious clip that referenced rumours that the Al Nassr forward moved house because of loud animal noises.
Evra made 379 appearances for the Red Devils between 2006 and 2014 and won five Premier League titles with the club
He was involved in an altercation with Man City staff on the touchline following City’s 4-0 win against Real Madrid
After the match, he (third from the right) made an appearance on CBS Sports Golaazo’s post match commentary and shed some light on the row on the touchline
The former full-back also posted a video of himself wearing a Man United kit singing ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ by Oasis, mocking former rivals Man City after his old side won the Manchester derby earlier this season.
And he recently clashed with some Man City backroom staff, following their 4-0 Champions League semi-final second leg triumph against Real Madrid.
Evra, who was dressed in an all-red suit, had to be calmed down by Pep Guardiola’s assistant Manel Estiarte on the touchline inside the Etihad Stadium.
After the game, he then crashed CBS Sports Golaazo’s post-match commentary to explain the reasons for the row, before telling Man City ‘don’t celebrate yet’ ahead of their Champions League final against Inter Milan on June 10.
