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Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona (French: Éric; pronounced [e.ʁik dan.jɛl pjɛʁ kɑ̃.tɔ.na]; born 24 May 1966) is a French actor, singer and former professional footballer. A large, physically strong, hard-working and tenacious player, Cantona combined technical skill and creativity with power and goalscoring ability.
May 20, 2024 · Eric Cantona (born May 24, 1966, Marseille, France) is a French football (soccer) player who was one of the sport’s biggest stars in the 1990s and is best known for his key role in reviving the English powerhouse club Manchester United and for his temperamental play.
Sep 26, 2022 · An interview with Cantona. Adam Crafton. Sep 25, 2022. 162. In a drawing room of a Casablanca hotel, Eric Cantona is holding court. Shaven-headed and sporting a beard that is now more salt...
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Learn about the legendary French forward who played for United from 1992 to 1997 and scored 82 goals in 182 appearances. Find out his biography, stats, photos, videos, news and more on the official legends page.
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While Cantona might not have been suited to Leeds, he found his perfect match in Man Utd. “If ever there was one player, anywhere in the word, that was made for Manchester United, it was Cantona,” said Ferguson later. “He swaggered in, stuck his chest out, raised his head and surveyed everything as though he were asking: ‘I’m Cantona. How big are y...
There was no sign of the temper United had been warned about until the Champions League trip to Galatasaray in November 1993 when Cantona received his first red card in a United shirt for insulting the referee, who he later accused of being “bought”. As he and his team-mates descended down the steps towards the underground changing rooms, Cantona w...
Cantona was subsequently suspended for nine months by the FA, and United went on to miss out on the title by a single point to Blackburn before losing the FA Cup final to Everton a week later. To make matters worse, the FA threatened to extend Cantona’s suspension because he had been photographed taking part in a friendly against Rochdale that was ...
Cantona’s critics question his record, especially in European competition – though a goal every other game over six seasons and an assist for every three of his 185 appearances certainly stands up to scrutiny. But Cantona’s contribution cannot be assessed by numbers. United fans remember the moments. The good ones were incredible, and even the bad ...
How Cantona transformed United from title challengers to champions with his goals, assists and leadership. Learn about his controversial career, his famous kung-fu kick and his retirement announcement.
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Nov 28, 2022 · The former Manchester United star shares his memories and gratitude for the club, the fans and Sir Alex Ferguson in an exclusive interview. He also reveals why he considers the time in Manchester as the best years of his life.
May 18, 2021 · Learn about the legendary French forward who led Manchester United to four titles in the 1990s. Watch his best moments and hear from former players as he joins the Hall of Fame in 2021.
