News about Eric Cantona

An Eric Cantona lookalike is wanted by the police for after £700 of booze was stolen from a Morrison's supermarket. Detectives have released a CCTV image of a dark-haired bearded man in a red Nike jacket with the collar turned they want to speak to. His appearance has drawn comparisons with the Manchester United legend, Cantona who famously turned his collar up when playing for the Red Devils.

'When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they suspect sardines will be released into the sea.' It's a word that has left football pundits around the world baffled for almost three decades trying to decode the unconscious emotion within. Eric Cantona has since revealed the source of the cryptic comment, made after being ordered to disclose his infamous 'kung-fu kick' on a foul-mouthed Crystal Palace fan in 1995. The former Manchester United striker, who since hanging up his boots has broken new artistic ground as an actor, photographer and singer, explained to French media how he came up with the phrase before performing a new song from his album 'Cantona sings Eric'

OLIVER HOLT: Any list - your list as well as mine - can be dominated by those who are not on it. However, it should really be about the participants who are on it. This list is meant to be a salute to them and of football's rich, rich past, as well as what the game means to all of us and what players represent and why they capture something in us. You'll disagree with some of the names on the list, and you'll be correct. Another man's garbage is another man's treasure. The depth of our passion for the game and the ferocity of our opinions about the players are only two of the factors that make football so beautiful.

Harry Redknapp demonstrated his admiration for Wayne Rooney during a game of 'Winner Keeps On'. Frank Lampard, Robbie Williams, and David Seaman will all be in charge of Team England at Soccer Aid on June 9; Redknapp will head Team England at Soccer Aid. Gary Cahill, Jermain Defoe, Jack Wilshere are among the notable names on the list, including Sir Mo Farah, Stuart Broad, and Steven Bartlett.

According to a recent interview, Graeme Souness turned down the chance to sign Eric Cantona for Liverpool before moving on to become a Manchester United icon. In his No. 11, Cantona made the Red Devils a hero. The 7 shirt, which opened the way for other celebrities in the same number, including David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, has been a staple in the indian fashion. However, a French celebrity pitched Souness before signing Cantona in November 1991, but the Liverpool manager refused to sell the player, who was still playing at Nimes at the time.

Exclusive INTERVIEW BY CHRIS WHEELER: The laughter echos across Kyrgyzstan as Andrei Kanchelskis recalls one of his earliest encounters with Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United as he recalls one of his first encounters with him at Manchester United. 'Good morning Andrei, how's it going?' Ferguson erupted as he passed by his new Soviet sign in a corridor at The Cliff training ground in March 1991. 'F**k off, you Scottish b*****d!' Well, came the reply.

NATHAN SALT AT KENILWORTH ROAD: Rasmus Hojlund was accepted in a special club in just 37 seconds. His first minute goal at Luton made him capitalise on a terrible decision by Amari'i Bell before rounding the goalkeeper, making it six straight Premier League games without a goal. Hojlund, the youngest player to score in six consecutive games in Premier League history, etched his name alongside four great names of United: Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Eric Cantona. United now have four players to score in six straight Premier League appearances.

Fans were captivated by the pre-recorded performance by the former professional footballer as he performed his song The Friends We Lost from his forthcoming album Cantona Sings. After Eric Cantona made an odd appearance at Michael McIntyre's Big Show on Saturday night, viewers were left baffled. Eric, who began on a tour in October last year, will be back on stage in April, following his album's debut on March 29.

Sir Alex Ferguson's infamous dressing room rant at his Man United players in 1995 after Eric Cantona's controversial kung-fu kick on a Crystal Palace fan has been recalled, 29 years on. United drew 1-1 at Selhurst Park, Cantona's moment of madness after he stepped into the crowd and kicked a supporter who had been treating him kindly during the game. The Frenchman was given his first two weeks in prison, but it was reduced to 120 hours of community service, as well as a nine-month suspension from the FA.

PATEL AADEL AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: And while Thomas Frank insisted that the team be retained, the team's attention was diverted, to Toney, who was 'one of eleven' yet an important 'one,' even Brentford could not avoid being pulled into the excitement of his return. The last week featured more than a showbiz angle, exemplified by the pre-match scenes. But hey, when it was time for the football, Toney led from the front and demonstrated why it was worth the hype and wait.

As Thomas Frank thought about Ivan Toney's long-awaited Brentford comeback, Eric Cantona, Christian Eriksen, and David Beckham were among the names that came to mind. Toney will return against Nottingham Forest today after an eight-month suspension for breaching FA betting rules. He will be greeted like a hero and treated like one too with the honour of leading Brentford out as captain in the absence of Christian Norgaard, a sense of injustice fuelling him, an acceptance that things could have been different but apologetic?

When Ivan Toney returns from an eight-month suspension, he will be included in a list of illustrious names. After being banned by the Football Association for admitting to 232 violations of their betting legislation, Toney hasn't played for the Bees since the end of last season. But his suspension has been lifted, ensuring he will play in their Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United's current owner, signed a £1.3 billion contract to take over the club from a company named after his favorite player. After watching off competition from Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Ratcliffe's INEOS group concluded the deal for 25 percent of the club at the start of December. As a result of the agreement, he takes over football operations, including all offensive football, recruiting and firing managers, and football staff.

SAMI MOKBEL AT THE LONDON STADIUM: It's absolutely unfair to hone in on Man United's plethora of flaws on a day when West Ham's game plan was executed to perfection here at the London Stadium. From George Best, Dennis Law, Ryan Giggs, and Eric Cantona's flamboyant personality to this. That's more than six hours of football. It's a sad sight to see the club's legacies fall apart.

A man was discovered at the bottom of the Clifton Suspension Bridge bridge 27 years ago and police have revealed that they have a complete DNA profile for him. Officers now say that all they need is a name to finally solve a mystery that has been unsolved for nearly three decades.

After unexpectedly resigning from sports in the 1990s, a well-known footballer who pursued a career in acting is now a touring performer with jam-packed shows. Eric Cantona, the 57-year-old French footballer, wowed audiences at a performance at Stoller Hall in Manchester on October 26, a half-long performance that began his career as a singer-songwriter. The legendary sportsman played for Manchester United from 1992 to 1997, returning to his home turf for his first game. On the list of the world's top living players compiled by late footballer Pelé in 2004, the French enigma caused controversies in 1995 when he unleashed his legendary kung-fu kick at a racial Crystal Palace fan. At a match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace, that ended 1-1, Cantona made headlines following the incident during the second-half

IAN HERBERT: On Thursday night, the arena was plunged into darkness, and Eric Cantona appeared on an upper balcony, Christ-like and bathed in light. Stoller Hall in Manchester has been the scene of some truly unique live performances, but Cantona must be the first performer to receive a standing ovation for the simple act of descended, gradually, from balcony to stage. Any other former footballer would have survived what followed - an hour and a half in which he began a life as an artist by releasing 21 mostly mournful, largely indecipherable songs, each one much like the previous. But with minimal discussion between each - 'Are there any City fans here?' Cantona staggered at one point, scanning the room as if with binoculars to universal delight - the man, as was always, had the room spellbound.

Via a post on his social media page, Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has extended his assistance to Palestine. It comes as a result of Israel's escalating conflict with Palestine, which has claimed the lives of thousands of civilians. Participants, followers, and analysts have all contributed to their opinions, including former Arsenal player Mesut Ozil's latest social media post.

In a moody video to coincide with the song, the 57-year-old Frenchman released his first single 'The Friends We Lost' in June, with the former striker singing about 'laughing and drinking with the vampires.' "King Eric's transformation into a performer, which may not surprise to those that have followed his career and even after his retirement, takes another step forward this month.' On October 20, his debut EP, 'I'll Make My Own Heaven,' will be released in English and French.

Eden Hazard announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 32 after a fruitful career both on international and club level. The Belgian started out playing for Lille before being moved to Chelsea in 2012, where he scored 85 goals in 245 appearances, an FA Cup, and the Europa League. Hazard then migrated to Real Madrid in 2019 where he won the Champions League and two league titles, despite only making 76 appearances for the club. However, after being left homeless since the Spanish giants had released him in the summer, the 32-year-old decided to put a halt to his playing career. With many fans feeling Hazard had more to offer in the twilight of his career, which other footballing greats hung up their boots 'too soon'?

Fans of Manchester United's late wife Lady Cathy received a minute of applause ahead of their team's match against Brentford on Saturday. The footballing world expressed their appreciation to Cathy Ferguson, who died at the age of 84 earlier this week.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: 'Tu parle en Francais?' Sebastian Chabal gives you a handshake so strong you'd be concerned that your knuckles would be crushed if the answer is 'non'. This is the man who sent tremors of terror in the 2007 World Cup as a journalist asked for a question in English. 'We're in France, we speak French,' the game's most threatening player said, joking about his inquisitor's seat.' Chabal is still has the menacing presence 16 years later. His jawline has gotten even bigger - it's like a ceramic kitchen sink - and his beard is worthy of an ancient painting on a cave wall. If you make it out of the room in a single piece, make any wrong move and you'll wonder if you'll make it out of the room in one piece.

Mason Mount puffed out his cheeks and took a two-step run-up before crashing a penny of a corner right across the front of an impatient Casemiro. Mount threw both arms up as the teammates swarmed towards the Brazilian, his fourth goal this season and taking the game away from a poor Palace side, ensuring the game was decided 2-0 before turning to the fans to let loose with a fist pump. With the No. 7 on his back, it was impossible not to make comparisons to his predecessors in that jersey. The delivery was Beckham-esque in its whip and accuracy, and though it would be unfair on Mount to make any further comparisons in a shirt worn by club legends like George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, and Cristiano Ronaldo, this was going to be his breakout moment at Manchester United.

A charity has revived efforts to locate an unknown man who was discovered at the bottom of Clifton Suspension Bridge in 1996. The young man's body was discovered underneath the historic bridge in Bristol 27 years ago, as well as a bag carrying a Bible, a penny whistle, and a book of Batman tales. Since being discovered on the bank of the River Avon on May 19, the unidentified man is thought to have fallen from the suspension bridge, which spans 101 meters above the Avon Gorge. Despite the fact that he was discovered with clear, passport-sized photographs of himself, which are thought to have depicted him as a younger man, subsequent attempts to identify him were futile. The missing people charity Locate International has released new photographs of what the 'Clifton Suspension Bridge Man' might have looked like before he died.