Manchester United defender Patrice Evra believes French authorities have handed the Republic of Ireland an advantage in the return-leg of their World Cup playoff.

France will defend a 1-0 lead, but Ireland will have 25,000 fans to cheer them on in Paris - and Evra is not happy with the French federation for selling them the tickets.

He said: "It is not logical to have 25,000 Irish fans. We're playing for a place in the World Cup finals - and we need all the support we can get."

Earlier this season, Evra made a plea to French fans to show more passion - like he experiences in the Premiership - for Les Bleus.