Adrien Rabiot has been suspended for liking a video posted on social media by Patrice Evra following Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League defeat to Manchester United.
Former United player Evra posted a clip of himself celebrating after the Red Devils’ stunning 3-1 win at the Parc des Princes in March.
Marcus Rashford scored a last minute penalty to send them through to the quarter-finals.
In the video, Evra said: “Here it is Manchester. Stop supporting teams who will never win. Paris, you are some f*****s! Some f*****s.”
Evra later had to deny he was making homophobic insults during the video.
Rabiot was suspended for six days by the Ligue 1 club for liking the video.
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In a letter explaining their decision, as reported by RMC Sport, they said: “You are obliged to fulfil your duty of loyalty. Damaging the cohesion and serenity of the team is not acceptable.”
Rabiot has not featured for PSG since December 11, having been frozen out of manager Thomas Tuchel’s plans due to his contract status.
He last featured in the Parisians’ Champions League group stage victory over Red Star Belgrade.
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The 23-year-old joined the PSG academy in 2010 and has played 227 times for the first team.
Rabiot has refused to sign a new contract and will leave the club in the summer on a free transfer.
The midfielder has attracted interested from some of Europe’s top clubs and it has been reported that he will chose Barcelona over Arsenal and Liverpool.