Eric Cantona Reflects on Career, Infamous Kick in New Documentary
Football legend Eric Cantona has openly reflected on his controversial 'kung-fu kick' incident, stating he wished he had kicked harder, and discussed his protective relationship with Alex Ferguson. These insights come as a new documentary about his life is set to premiere at Cannes.
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‘I should have kicked him even harder. He deserved it’: Eric Cantona comes out fighting
A new documentary at Cannes film festival looks at the French footballer’s five turbulent and triumphant seasons in Manchester – and the love story between him and manager Alex Ferguson It was 30 years ago this weekend that Eric Cantona struck an audacious volley from the edge of the penalty area to win the 1996 FA Cup final. For his team, Manchester United, it meant triumph over their fiercest rivals Liverpool and an unprecedented second league and cup double. But for Cantona himself, it cap...
By Tim Jonze
Read full article →Eric Cantona Talks Alex Ferguson In First Footage From Cannes-Bound Documentary: “I Was Well Protected By Him…We Loved Him”
EXCLUSIVE: Here is first footage of Cannes Film Festival-bound documentary Cantona, about soccer great turned actor Eric Cantona. In the clip, Cantona talks about his relationship with legendary Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, admitting he was “well protected” by the Scot, and that the players would “give their lives for him”. The Cannes Special Screening, […]
By Andreas Wiseman
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