I Love This Game

The Autobiography

By: Patrice Evra

Narrated by: Patrice Evra, Ben Bailey Smith

Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE

In I Love This Game, the long-awaited autobiography of Patrice Evra, the former Manchester United and France star looks back on a remarkable life and career. Having played alongside some of the club's greatest legends, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes, in one of United's most successful eras, Evra has now found a new role as an in-demand pundit and social media star.

But, as he reveals in this frank, often shocking, but always compelling memoir, beneath the surface things were not so simple and he had to fight all the way to get to the top. Initially, it was football that saved him from being sucked into the gang culture of his tough neighbourhood of Les Ulis in the suburbs of Paris. Then, once he achieved his dream of becoming a professional, he had to deal with racism and a notorious dispute with Luis Suarez; he also became a central figure in the infamous 'strike' by the France national team in the 2010 World Cup, and there was the moment he launched an attack against a Marseille fan while warming up.

'I love this game' has become Evra’s catchphrase. Throughout this wonderful book, his passion for his sport shines through and there are revealing and entertaining behind-the-scenes insights about the players and managers he’s worked with, from Sir Alex Ferguson to Paul Pogba, who knows him as Uncle Pat. With infectious enthusiasm and sharp observation, Evra takes the listener where few football autobiographies dare to tread.

©2021 Patrice Evra (P)2021 Simon & Schuster UK

Exciting Read

Feels like an honest biography. Candid, with twists for laughter. Unanswered questions answered, which gives Evra’s point on a lot of situations. Especially about the Liverpool / Suarez altercation.

True United warrior

fantastic listening to his story and remembering some of the highs and lows from his career.
very interesting to hear about his upbringing and related to things that he endured.
what a great guy!!

why 2 narrator's?

Eva himself read the first quarter of the book. then an English guy before it goes back to evra for the last chapter. poor from audible

Detailed and Honest

I listen at 1.2x speed. Perhaps some might find Pat's accent confusing (I didn't) but after the switch happens to Ben's voice, it quickly becomes "Pat" again not Ben reading his words, resulting in an engaging performance throughout.

Detailed insight and honest, balanced comments with the help of hindsight showing what a generous individual he truly is. Thanks for sharing, Patrice! ILTG! 👌🏽💪🏽🙌🏽

Great listen

An easy listen. Great for football fans of all teams. A great insight into the professional and personal aspects of football.

A Eye opener

Am a Football fan 1st norwich city by heart, but grown up supporting Liverpool to, so great to hear how a boy from different turn into one of The best footballers in The world, i love This game

Great listen

All stars come a bit broken and Patrice gives an open and honest account of his own storey.

I LOVE THIS BOOK

Amazing to learn more insight about his career and hear so many great stories. A true United legend

brilliant

absolutely brilliant, Evra is amazing and this book made me love him more than i already did, MUFC❤️
Evra❤️

I love this Man

What a man and what a leader, honest and interesting account of his life.

Reading about his love and dedication to his club, country and teammates is inspiring, wish there were a few players like him at Old Trafford now. Maybe we should re-sign him.

Brilliant

Brilliant from start to finish well worth a read if your a true football fan