PATRICE EVRA will miss the Europa League final to attend his sister's funeral.
Evra's beloved Manchester United will bid to secure Champions League qualification with victory over their Premier League rivals Tottenham in Bilbao on Wednesday night.
Evra, 44, was set to be in attendance in Bilbao but will miss the match due to the death of his sister, who recently lost her 20-year battle with cancer.
The Frenchman said: "Hi guys. I was supposed to come to Bilbao tomorrow for the final in person to show you support, sharing my positive energy.
"But unfortunately, I have to go to Paris for the funeral of my sister on the same day as the final.
"She was 56, fighting against the cancer for 20 years."
A heartbroken Evera, who was one of 23 siblings, then urged Ruben Amorim's troops to show the same strength his late sister showed to end their dismal season on a high.
He continued: "Resilience, fighting. That's what I want from you guys tomorrow. Just fight, bleed for this shirt.
"For the fans, for the staff, for the people in Manchester, for the fans all around the world, there is no excuse. This is your duty tomorrow.
"I think your coach is someone I support, someone I believe in. Even if we win or we lose, give something guys.
"It's gonna be a tough game. Tottenham also has a lot to lose.
"They are in the same position in the league like us.
"They didn't win a trophy, so this is a massive chance for them. But this is no excuse. We are Man United.
"Do you know how many fans gonna travel around the world and believe they're gonna celebrate after the game because they believe in you guys, no matter what.
"Because we can do it guys. So like I say, bleed for this shirt, the history.
"Think about the people, your family or whatever, there is no way other than to win.
"Don't be selfish. It's a qualification in the Champions League, so we can prepare for the future next year.
"So guys, you know, I will be far away. I'm counting on you."
Evra receives scores of condolences after announcing his bereavement.
One of his followers wrote: "So sorry for your loss."
Another said: "So sorry for your loss, Patrice. Sending you and yours lots of love and prayers!"
And another said: "My deepest condolences."
One remarked: "Sorry for your loss, legend."
Another chimed in: "Sorry for your loss, unc Pat."
FootballGoat1
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As a Barcelona fan, we don't care as long as we win trophies
Dumbbbb asssss pretending to be barca fan😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
Daphoenix23
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it's so melancholy evra, my deepest condolences to the family and may her humble soul rest eternally. Tottenham Hotspur the crown champion tonight.
You putrid bastard
Mumceiknos
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May her soul rest in Perfect Peace
Xhiwajohn
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Man u this is second death
Dancekntz
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it's so melancholy evra, my deepest condolences to the family and may her humble soul rest eternally. Tottenham Hotspur the crown champion tonight.
fadcdknpu
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let's win this for patrices sister
jetdeipuyz
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it's too painful to lose someone you love, take heart our legend MHSRIP 😭😭 , glory glory Man united 💪💪
ziocilty
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Rest on
Emchi
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Chaiii, accept my condolences Evra
Yuyelmpsuy
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condolences to you and yours lion heart.
Cusbdinrsz
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rest in peace
hotablmnot
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heard luck s man and wish Man utd best of luck
Habcimprt
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As a Barcelona fan, we don't care as long as we win trophies
you are not a Barcelona fan and this has nothing to do with Barca. let's show Evra our love and support stay out of it if you can't do that.
Biodilmnyz
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Sorry sorry 😢
Sidd_Ludhan
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Heartfelt condolences..
hewbdenor
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please accept my heartfelt condolences bro 😭😭
BiIIyDedon
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As a Barcelona fan, we don't care as long as we win trophies
juabiklyz
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it's a pity bro but we are man united
Funky06
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My condolences to the family
Chrismaris1
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may her soul rest in peace Amen
Subbcimny
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my deepest sympathies bro 🙏🏾
vowbmos
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My sympathy to the families!
Luuabdeopr
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my condolences
rukabcdemr
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my thoughts are with the family
suwdilosu
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My sincerely condolences to you and your family 🙏 my role model
neobemost
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Rip big legend
Vikclptz
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my sincere condolences 🙏
Bumadeilsz
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RIP
Zezesol400
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RIP
pudcnopsuz
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Topadekpyz
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unievra IAM very,very sorry for the lost you have made.may her soul rest in peace with the lord.you could have been there at Bilbao to cheer our team to success.iam your long time admirer when you are at man u and even up til now I will never leave you alone.
Philkhani
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RIP
Jaydilmprz
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sorry for the loss
hinbelnrtz
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RIP
jidaeklns
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too bad our legend,may her soul rest in peace 🙏🙏
Dapbcdez
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rip to her
Bopbceiz
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I am sorry, May her soul rest in peace Amen and Amen
sitcklnuz
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since this guy called us Netflix team I swear I don't like this guy..but my condolences to his family
CHIKUfcb
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RIEP😭😭😭
Yukelnosz
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my condolences to the family and friends. stay strong legend.
pasacdkops
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One of 23 siblings?
tohbdlopry
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my condolences 🙏 to you and family Evera
Paebcikopz
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sorry for your lost big name 😥
tasbenst
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if you were a football member, something happened from your side will appear here.. May her soul rest in eternal peace 🙏 💔
luobeiklps
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Our condolences Mr. Evra.
tasbenst
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sorry for your loss Evra #3
Wupcdelouz
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guys let's win for Evras sister, may she rest in peace 🙏
Nwankwoagu
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RIP
dumdeinyz
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RIP my dear
Muwaeklryz
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RIP