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Regarded by pundits as one of the best players of his generation, one of the greatest Premier League players of all time, and as one of France's and Manchester United's greatest players ever, Cantona was nicknamed by Manchester United fans as "King Eric".
Eric Cantona: The definition of imperious swagger. Eric Cantona's official Manchester United legends profile includes stats, photos, videos, social media, debut, latest news and updates.
- France
- Marseille
- Forward
- May 24, 1966
Nov 26, 2023 · Explore the fascinating legacy of Éric Cantona: his extraordinary time at Manchester United, iconic moments, and transition from football legend to actor and activist. Discover the complexity and charisma that define Cantona's enduring influence.
- The Perfect Match
- Controversy
- Seagulls and Trawlers
- Lasting Legacy
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 ...
May 24, 2016 · As Eric Cantona turns 50, we recall his best moments with Manchester United and pick out 50 reasons why he will always remain an iconic figure with supporters and team-mates alike.
Nov 28, 2022 · On 26 November 1992, Eric Cantona signed for Manchester United and began what is now a 30-year love affair with our great club. Few could have foreseen the impact that the Frenchman would...
Apr 9, 2017 · Eric Cantona is one of Manchester United's greatest players and arguably the most influential of the Premier League era. Signing the Frenchman from Leeds United was the single most...
