ERIC CANTONA RUMORS & GOSSIP

Sir Alex Ferguson’s Top 5 Funniest Moments

In honor of a legend retiring, here is a quick look back at Sir Alex Ferguson’s funniest moments as we see them. 1. Two boys. At the end of his first day of training Eric Cantona asked Sir Alex for two boys. Sir Alex was a bit confused so asked him what he wanted them for. He said he wanted them to stand in a defensive wall for him to practice curling his free kicks around. A...
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Eric Cantona’s views on Manchester United, Alex Ferguson and more

Eric Cantona’s views on Manchester United, Alex Ferguson and more - originally posted on Soccerlens.comESPN spoke to Manchester United legend Eric Cantona in an exclusive interview that will be aired later on Thursday night. Here are some quotes from the interview in which Cantona speaks about his time at United and everything that’s happened since then. “DON’T ASK FOR...
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November 15, 2012  |  Discuss

How Robin van Persie will change Manchester United

Other than having another player to bang in timely goals, Robin van Persie will add a lot more than that for Manchester United - proving he's worth every penny Sir Alex Ferguson paid for him. Has van Persie come to United's rescue? Against Southampton the former Arsenal star, notched his first, of hopefully many, hat-tricks for the Red of the North, but it's what...
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September 04, 2012  |  Discuss

King Eric Sets Aim At The Real French Throne

Imagine Ron Artest Metta World Peace running for President. It could happen. Well probably not. I only bring it up because of MWP’s fan interaction during the Malice in the Palace . Why? Because eccentric Manchester United legend Eric Cantona is looking into running for the French presidency. That’s right. The same Eric Cantona who karate kicked a fan in the chops after...
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January 11, 2012  |  Discuss

Eric Cantona admits to publicity stunt

Former Manchester United striker Eric Cantona has admitted his plan to run for the French presidency was a publicity stunt designed to get better housing for the poor. The admission was made after a letter from the ex-soccer star was sent to mayors across France asking for their support. The letter first appeared in the French daily newspaper Liberation. The announcement sparked...
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January 10, 2012  |  Discuss

Eric Cantona's Presidential Hoax Is Part of Campaign to Promote Affordable Housing in France

Eric Cantona had a reason for fooling the French public Tuesday. The Associated Press reports the country thought former Manchester United star was planning to run for president, but it turns out he was raising support for the Fondation Abbe Pierre -- an organization working to provide housing for the poor. On Monday night, Cantona published a cryptic letter on the website of French...
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January 10, 2012  |  Discuss

Cantona campaigns for homeless, not presidency

Former Manchester United striker Eric Cantona wants France's next president to pay more attention to the homeless, but doesn't necessarily want the job himself. Cantona has used his celebrity to launch a campaign to get politicians and voters to back a French foundation that works to house the needy. He once called on people to empty their bank accounts in protest at the...
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January 10, 2012  |  Discuss

Cantona asks for presidential backing

Former Manchester United striker Eric Cantona is trying to gather enough support to enable him to run in this year's French presidential election, according to a newspaper report on Monday. Cantona, who once called on people to empty their bank accounts in protest at the global financial crisis, has reportedly written to the mayors of France seeking their backing. The 45-year...
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January 09, 2012  |  Discuss

Report: Cantona seeking support for election run

Former Manchester United striker Eric Cantona is trying to gather enough support to enable him to run in this year's French presidential election, according to a newspaper report on Monday. Cantona, who once called on people to empty their bank accounts in protest at the global financial crisis, has reportedly written to the mayors of France seeking their backing. The 45-year...
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January 09, 2012  |  Discuss

Forgive Eric Cantona Or He Will Fu*k You In The Ass

Don’t believe him? Ask the Rolex-wearing Pope. Apparently Cantona gave it to him like an altar boy. Payback’s a *****, your eminence. You might remember Manchester United’s Eric “Ooh Aah” Cantona from such incidents as the infamous kung fu kick where he rushed into the crowd and dropkicked a Crystal Palace supporter in 1995. Well [...]
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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
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