Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has questioned why Eduardo Mendy was overlooked for the 2021 Yashin Trophy despite playing a vital role in Chelsea’s Champions League success with his notable clean sheets record. The 29-year-old Senegalese was instead recognised as the second-best goalkeeper in the world behind Donnarumma.
Evra conveyed this message in a six-minute video recording on his Instagram page where he questioned the authenticity of the Ballon d’Or awards organized by the French Football.
He believes the Africa Cup of Nations is not getting deserved recognition when compared to other continental tournaments.
“Also the goalkeeper… what about Edouard Mendy? You know, but of course, African Cup, we are the monkeys so no one respects this competition,” he said.
Evra also believes things will change if CAF can do better in promoting and marketing Africa football; “But things will change, things will change,” he said.
“We are the only competition where you have to leave your club, leave for three weeks and play that cup because in Africa we always have a little space.”
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