Patrick Vieira is probably one of the most emblematic Premier League stars ever. He was a dominant midfielder and a true leader of that mesmerizing Gunners’ squad, The Invincibles. Today, he’s one of the most respected EPL coaches, currently in charge of Crystal Palace. Vieira has been honoured at the Best of Africa awards – a night honouring athletes from the continent.📖 The incredible story of Patrick Vieira… as told by the man himself📺 Vieira: My Story | @OfficialVieira 👇— Arsenal (@Arsenal) March 23, 2022 In a conversation with CNN, the Arsenal legend revealed he’s very proud of his African ancestors and roots, thus being born in Senegal in 1976. “It is always good for people to know that I’m African and for people to remind themselves that I’m born in Africa, “stated Vieira, born to a Gabonese father and a Cape Verdean mother. They moved to France when he was eight. 💬 Crystal Palace coach Patrick Vieira on the Africa Cup of Nations: “I would never stop a player going to the competition. I believe that the competition needs to be more respected. That competition is as big as the European Championship.” #AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/0V9fmUuGVq— DZfoot English 🇩🇿⚽️ (@DZfoot_EN) December 24, 2021 The former Arsenal captain is currently the only manager from an ethnic minority in the Premier League and only the 10th Black manager since the competition’s inception in 1992. “I want to give hope by showing people that you can succeed if you put your head into it. “But of course, we need opportunities, and I hope that more and more young African people/black people will have the opportunity to do what they love doing,” explained Vieira.##NAJAVA_MECA_6724277##
