Eric Cantona » England

Cantona: I’m Behind England

Linus — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:44:25 +0000

Eric Cantona has once again courted controversy by declaring that he will be supporting England at the World Cup in South Africa this summer, and not his native Les Bleus.

In an article in free newspaper Metro, Cantona said, “I will support England. I am half Marseilles, half English.” He also added that he wouldn’t be attending the World Cup in South Africa, but would be fully behind the English team as they strive to win their first trophy in over 40 years.

Cantona has won most of his trophies in England, and is lauded as one of the most iconic and talented players the Premier League has ever seen. He is also attributed to leading Manchester United to their glory years in the 1990s, and is so revered in Manchester they still chant his name at games.

Cantona Back At United

Linus — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:59:28 +0000

Spotted at: Manchester, England

For: Visiting Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United’s training ground, Carrington.

Cantona was reunited with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson on Monday.

The Frenchman was in town and took the opportunity to pay his old boss a visit at United’s Carrington training ground.

Vignal in English return thanks to Cantona

Linus — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:43:32 +0000

Gregory Vignal has credited his return to England to Eric Cantona.

The new Birmingham left-back was persuaded to leave Lens by Eric Cantona when they met at a bull fight.

Vignal, 28, said: “One of my friends is a matador. I went along and saw Eric there and he told me I should get back to England.”

Cantona: Its either England or Manchester United

Linus — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:29:02 +0000

Cantona has revealed that he would only manage Manchester United, or the England national team.

“I don’t know in how many years’ time, but my name is already written on the Manchester United bench,” he said in an interview in Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I’m not saying (Alex) Ferguson will go. I hope with all my heart that he has eternal life with the Reds.”

Cantona then added that the only other team he would consider would have to be the England team.

“The only alternative possible for me is the English national team,” he said.

“I like Fabio Capello a lot, as a man and a motivator. He’s tough, precise and attentive to details.

“But I assure that sooner or later you will see me at the helm of England because I’m part of the history of Manchester (United). I’m number one.”