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	Eric Cantona profile
		Eric Cantona is one of the most gifted players ever to play the game, and although his temperament often seemed to outshine his brilliance on the field, he still ranks among our list of all-time greats.
		Cantona was persuaded to come out of his 'retirement' and move to England by Trevor Francis, who was the manager of Sheffield Wednesday at the time, but after appearing for the owls in an indoor tournament, he snubbed Francis' offer to stay an extra week for trials, and decided to join Howard Wilkinson's Leeds United.
		Eric Cantona's United career was a glittering one, he helped lead the Old Trafford side to triumph after triumph, and was voted PFA Player of the Year in 1994.
	jamesb007mi6.tripod.com /genius/cantona.htm (936 words)

	DevilPage.pl - Manchester United - Eric Cantona
		Nawet teraz, gdy Cantona nie jest już zawodnikiem Czerwonych Diabłów fani nadal śpiewają pieśni na cześć swojego króla - żaden inny zawodnik nie miał takiego wsparcia wśród kibiców.
		Eric nie chciał być zapamiętany jako starzejący się zawodnik, który najlepsze lata ma już za sobą, pragnął pozostać w pamięci jako wspaniały gracz, zwycięzca.
		Naprawdę wielki gracz i legenda Eric "Król" Cantona nigdy nie doczeka się swojego następcy.
	www.devilpage.pl /index/dzialy/24/eric-cantona (1466 words)

	Eric Cantona
		Eric Cantona (born May 24, 1966 in Marseille) is a former French footballerer.
		Cantona is infamous for an incident that occurred in January 1995.
		Erics subsequent career has mostly been in the French cinema, primarily as an actor although he has also directed a short film Apporte-moi ton amour in 2002; outside of France, he had a cameo as the French ambassador in Elizabeth (movie), starring Cate Blanchett in 1998.
	www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/e/er/eric_cantona.html (702 words)

	www.manutdzone.com: Eric Cantona: A career profile with pictures of United's famous French genius
		Eric Cantona was perhaps the most influential footballer in English footballer of the 1990s.
		Eric was a player to be proud of and symbol of a resurgent Manchester United in the 1990s.
		Eric did not want to be remembered as an ageing player past his best, he wanted to always be remembered at his magnificent prime, a winner.
	www.manutdzone.com /legends/EricCantona.htm (2031 words)

	Eric Cantona
		Eric Cantona was born in Marseille on the 24th May 1966.
		Manchester United quickly announced that Eric Cantona would be fined the maximum his contract allowed and that he was suspended from all first team matches until the end of the season.
		Cantona has claimed to be a poet, philosopher and artist since his arrival in England but it is his coolness on the pitch, his vision, flicks and passing skills and his goalscoring record that has won him the adoration of the Old Trafford faithful who have crowned him the new 'King' of Old Trafford.
	belmont.sd62.bc.ca /updates_news/infotech/mvg/mk/Cantona.htm (1510 words)

	Legends: Eric Cantona Player Profile
		Eric Cantona's signing was probably the bargain of the century, £1 Million from bitter rivals Leeds (and at the time English Champions) was a stroke of genius.
		Eric Cantona's time in France was overshadowed by moments of sheer madness that gave him the reputation of a rebel.
		Cantona had visted Old Trafford with Leeds earlier in the season when United put two past Leeds (Bruce and Kanchelskis the scorers) but it was a phone call with Howard Wilkinson with which Cantona's future was to be decided.
	www.stretford-end.com /united-articles/eric-cantona-legend.html (1565 words)

	Eric Cantona - A king at Old Trafford
		Eric Cantona was born in Marseille on the 24th May 1966.
		Cantona has claimed to be a poet, philosopher and artist since his arrival in England but it is his coolness on the pitch, his vision, flicks and passing skills and his goalscoring record that has won him the adoration of the Old Trafford faithful who have crowned him the new 'King' of Old Trafford.
		Eric Cantona’s first team debut for United was in a testimonial for Benfica legend, Eusebio, in November 1992.
	members.fortunecity.com /pahang/cantona.html (1654 words)

	The Definitive History of Leeds United - Players - Eric Cantona Part 1 - L'enfant terrible
		Eric Cantona was born on May 24 1966 in a Parisian suburb but quickly moved to the Cantona family home on the outskirts of Marseille.
		Eric's favourite side at the time, in the early 70's, was the Dutch national team, who were the finest exponents of what was known as total football, with all players equally adept at switching roles and bringing an astounding flexibility to proceedings.
		Cantona had helped Auxerre to a fourth place finish in the League in 1987, but was fined for giving his own goalkeeper a fl eye and suspended for three months after a dangerous tackle.
	www.mightyleeds.co.uk /players/cantona1.htm (2821 words)

	SI.com - Writers - Back to Blighty (pt. 3) - Monday July 31, 2006 12:29PM
		Cantona's early career in France was filled with controversy -- he was cut by Montpelier for fighting with a teammate and banned from football for two months for throwing the ball at a referee while playing for his next club, Nimes.
		Cantona felt that he'd had enough and retired from soccer at the age of 25.
		Cantona's impact at Old Trafford was rapid, spurring United on to its first league title in 26 years in his first season.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2006/writers/the_limey/07/31/epl.moves/2.html (824 words)

	Eric Cantona - Definition, explanation
		Cantona is often regarded as having played a major role in the revival of Manchester United as a footballing powerhouse.
		Cantona first joined Leeds United on his arrival in England in 1992 (after having originally come to England for a trial with Sheffield Wednesday), where he helped them win the old First Division championship that season (1991/92).
		Cantona's subsequent career has mostly been in the French cinema, primarily as an actor although he has also directed a short film Apporte-moi ton amour in 2002; outside of France, he had a cameo as the French ambassador in the movie Elizabeth, starring Cate Blanchett in 1998.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/e/er/eric_cantona.php (1029 words)

	Eric Cantona Page
		We knew Cantona had been the crucial factor - signed by Leeds as the season reached its deciding stage - and we knew he was a great player; but he was their player, he had destroyed our dreams, and we wished he had remained in France.
		Although even the greatest Cantona fans were disappointed at the lack of a substantial explanation from the player (who had disappeared to France), it was generally agreed that Eric Cantona had left with our thanks, and would be welcome upon his return.
		Eric's stay in Boothstown coincided with the 1994/95 season and the Crystal Palace incident, when he was captain of the French national team and one of the most recognisable sports stars in Europe.
	freespace.virgin.net /tony.smith/cantona.htm (2266 words)

	The Definitive History of Leeds United - Players - Eric Cantona Part 3 - The king of Old Trafford
		Eric Cantona was unquestionably delighted with his move to Old Trafford at the end of 1992 and excited at the prospect of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world.
		Cantona scored twice in the home game with Sheffield Wednesday, his first goals since the day of his return, but the game was the third successive draw and was followed by defeats at Leeds and Liverpool.
		Cantona was in explosive form, scoring the only goal at West Ham, two against Wimbledon on his media hyped return to Selhurst Park, Cup goals against Reading in the fourth round, and a penalty against Manchester City in the fifth round, which levelled the scores before Lee Sharpe struck the winner.
	www.mightyleeds.co.uk /players/cantona3.htm (3180 words)

	Eric Cantona Biography
		Cantona moved to Leeds United in 1992 and played 28 matches for the club, before he was bought by the club where he would earn god-like status: Manchester United.
		Eric Cantona is often linked to the revival of Manchester United in the top of English and European soccer, as he helped the club win the Premiership title in 1993 and 1994, after a long drought.
		Cantona ended his career at Manchester United and the fans still consider him the savior of the team, as he brought back Man U in the spotlights after a long time.
	www.soccer-fans-info.com /eric-cantona-biography.html (693 words)

	BBC ON THIS DAY \| 27 \| 1995: Cantona banned over attack on fan
		Cantona has also been stripped of his captaincy of the French national team and he has lost his place in the side.
		Cantona claims the fan, Matthew Simmons, shouted racial insults and threw a missile at him as he walked off the pitch after being given a red card for kicking another player during a tackle.
		Cantona was sentenced to two weeks in prison which was reduced on 31 March to 120 hours community service for the attack.
	news.bbc.co.uk /onthisday/hi/dates/stories/january/27/newsid_2506000/2506237.stm (499 words)

	Cantona
		Eric had an exhilarating array of skills, back-heels, stylish flicks,turns and lobs combined with immaculate ball control and touch.His shooting from long-range was superb while one-on-one with the goalkeeper,he was ice cool and clinical.
		When Eric was playing you always knew that when it mattered, United would win.Cantona would install in the rest of the team an unbeatable confidence, his precence alone was enough.Footballers need self-belief but Eric Cantona had unfathomable reserves of the stuff.His arrogance had upset colleagues in the past, but at United it only inspired them.
		1996 was Cantona's greatest year in which as Captain he led United to the Double, almost single handedly.Scoring a string of vital match winning goals, including the FA Cup-final winner against Liverpool.Cantona also played a vital role in shaping and teaching of United's young players such as Beckham, Scholes and Giggs.
	www.geocities.com /edzz_11/mu2000.htm (628 words)

	Eric Cantona - A Football Legend Profile
		Eric completed his stint but kept up the football throughout and went straight to Auxerre upon his return and right into their first team.
		Eric remained at Marseille until 1991, but during this period he was loaned to a couple of other clubs before finally being taken by Nimes in 1991.
		Cantonaâs colourful character meant he was always as popular outside football as much as on the pitch.
	www.talkfootball.co.uk /guides/football_legends_eric_cantona.html (1135 words)

	Hall of Fame 2006
		Eric Cantona, the Frenchman nicknamed ‘Le King' by the Stretford End, added the final ingredient to the mix that made Manchester United the best team in England, ending 26 years of frustration.
		When Cantona arrived at Old Trafford in November 1992, for a modest fee of £1 million, Manchester United were lying in sixth place in the Premier League.
		By the age of 25 Eric Cantona had been employed by six clubs in France and one club in England.
	www.nationalfootballmuseum.com /pages/fame/Inductees/ericcantona.htm (496 words)

	Eric Cantona
		It is obvious from reading the autobiographies of Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham, and Roy Keane that Eric Cantona was incredibly popular at Manchester United, although he kept himself to himself.
		Cantona is also an artist and an actor and his most famous quote whilst he was still playing football was: "When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown in to the sea".
		Eric Cantona was involved in Nike's Joga Bonito campaign (the beautiful game) and The Telegraph had an excellent interview with Eric Cantona, which explores his views on Mourinho, Rooney, Manchester United and Brazil.
	www.biogs.com /famous/cantonaeric.html (323 words)

	Cantona comes full circle
		ERIC CANTONA'S surprising election as Footballer of the Year is a measure of many things, not least his great talent for playing the game.
		Cantona and the English press have never been on the best of terms, especially after his infamous kung-fu kick at Selhurst Park on Jan 25, 1995, yet he romped home in the ballot conducted among the 350 members of the Football Writers' Association.
		Happily, Cantona, only the fourth foreigner to be elected Footballer of the Year since the award was first made to Stanley Matthews in 1947-48, reacted to the news with an enthusiasm and graciousness some of us feared his rebellious nature might not allow him to show.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/1996/04/22/sfncan21.html (779 words)

	Eric Cantona relationships
		Eric Cantona responds very strongly to the emotional tone and atmosphere around him, and can be dominated by his fluctuating and unpredictable moods.
		Eric Cantona does not want to be caged or dictated to, and he feels everyone is entitled to do as they please in their personal and emotional affairs.
		Cantona tends to surround himself with people who are unusual, creative, open-minded, unpredictable, restless and changeable, and his relationships - with women in particular - may be somewhat unstable as a result.
	famous-relationships.topsynergy.com /Eric_Cantona (1271 words)

	Eric Cantona : The King : Video : Biography : Information : Football
		Cantona is often regarded as having played a major talismanic role in the revival of Manchester United as a football powerhouse and he enjoys iconic status at the club.
		Cantona, who had backed away when the corner was sent, lined up and took an extremely athletic twisting volley with his right foot firing the ball through a sea of defenders into the net.
		Cantona opposed the Malcolm Glazer takeover of Manchester United, and has stated that he will not return to the club, even as a manager, while the Glazer family is in charge.
	manchesterunited.y2u.co.uk /MU25_Eric_Cantona.htm (3598 words)

	Eric Cantona biography at Pride of Manchester
		Eric Cantona is quite simply the greatest player ever to have played in the English Premiership.
		In 1988, Eric Cantona was sold to French giants, Marseille where he received a one year ban from the French team for calling the national coach, Henri Michel, "one of the world's most incompetent trainers".
		Eric was later suspended by Marseille when, upon being substituded in a charity match, he kicked the ball into the crowd and threw his shirt at the referee.
	www.prideofmanchester.com /sport/ericcantona-biography.htm (1338 words)

	Cantona hangs up his boots
		ERIC Cantona, philosopher, fashion model, film star, poet and association footballer, announced his retirement from the game yesterday, six days before his 31st birthday.
		Cantona, capped 45 times for France, enjoyed an extraordinary career in six seasons of English football, finishing only once in a team that did not win the championship, when Manchester United came second in 1995.
		That "failure" came when Cantona missed the last three months of the season, suspended after he was convicted by magistrates of assaulting an opposing fan.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/1997/05/19/ncan19.html (327 words)

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