Evra has taken to Instagram to thank fans

Patrice Evra has thanked 'all real Marseille fans' for the support he has received in the wake of last week's incident which saw him suspended by the Ligue 1 side after aiming a kick at one of the club's supporters.

The former France captain was sent off before Thursday's Europa League tie against Vitoria after lashing out at a Marseille fan in a heated confrontation prior to the match in Portugal.

Evra, who had been named among the substitutes for the match, was suspended by Marseille the following day ahead of possible disciplinary action and sat out Sunday's 5-0 home league win over Caen.

Ahead of that match, some Marseille fans held up banners criticising the ex-Manchester United defender with messages such as "Evra go away", "respect supporters", and "we do not want you in our colours".

Following the game, Evra took to Instagram to praise his team-mates for the win, and thank the fans who have supported him.

The 36-year-old wrote: "Great result tonight well done guys I'm really proud of you ='thanks to all real olympique Marseille fans.. I'm receiving soo much support from them."