Football Soccer - France v Romania - EURO 2016 - Group A - Stade de France, Saint-Denis near Paris, France - 10/6/16 France's Patrice Evra celebrates at the end of the match REUTERS/Lee Smith
PARIS (Reuters) - It has been a tortuous journey for France's Patrice Evra, once blamed for playing a dark role in the worst scandal in the history of the national team but now in the limelight as the wise old man of a team with high hopes.
Leading by example and always careful to send out a positive message, Evra, the oldest player in the France squad at 35, offers protection to the youngsters and his experience to all.
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