Patrice Evra sends touching message to former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand on his birthday

Patrice Evra has sent a touching message on Instagram to Rio Ferdinand on his former Manchester United team-mate’s birthday.
The France international played alongside the former Leeds and West Ham man under Sir Alex Ferguson for several years at Old Trafford.

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Both are considered to be club legends and won the Premier League, League Cup and Champions League together.
Although the pair have now moved on, both remain extremely popular among the United faithful.
And this post from Evra will only see that popularity further soar.
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The duo are popular figures at Old Trafford (Picture: AFP/Getty)

Evra posted a picture of the pair celebrating while writing:‘JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE bro!!!!
‘I respect you so much and I am really proud of you in all that you have achieved on and off the pitch!!!
‘Despite the difficult times you have faced!
‘I love this game ahahahahah.’
Happy birthday, Rio.
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