Eric Cantona could be Marlon Brando of football! Not for his charm but for his ability to play. Just like that. Simplicity is the last step before immortality and Canton conquered it by staying upright. Standing, ardent, responsible, proud, with a look that captivated admiration, respect, and acceptance. Everything looks like Brando's. The "unthreatened", the absolute idol, was unpredictable, unruly. Not convinced he can play. By the time he got to the plateau, the lights were on and the director gave the order. Then, only awe and admiration. Surprisingly for talent size and apostasy without sparing. Brando knew, he was sure, and the surprise didn't come as a surprise.
The stand up collar!
Cantona even in his heyday had something challenging, denial… However, even the last and most fanatical challenger, as soon as the referee gave the order was silent. And if he reacted out of selfishness, in the end there was recognition, acceptance. Forever. Cantona knew, he was sure, and one day in December - no matter the year - he just confirmed it. How; He lifted the collar of his shirt, stood and looked at the audience celebrating another of his goals. Despite the distance, despite the crowd, he saw the adoration and joy he gave to the faces of his absolute judges: the fans. It was the moment when his backwardness was "born", formed, "walked". It was the moment when a living idol conquered immortality. After that, the Frenchman had won the world and especially time.
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He was born in May of 1966 in Marseille. His father a nurse and his mother a seamstress. The second of three children in the family. The other two were Jean Marie and Joel. His first band was “SO Caillolais”. The team's then president, Iv Sikulo, claims that from a very young age, Canton knew he would become a star. Exaggeration obviously, but the picture, even at this age, doesn't lie. The difficult thing is to chart the course, the cavalry journey. Canton was influenced by the "Integrative Football" of the Dutch, and especially by its leader, Johan Cruyff. He struggled with passion, but also with simplicity. His father's advice guided him. "There is nothing more stupid than a footballer who thinks he is more needed than the ball." At 14 he stood out from the rest of the kids and didn't hesitate to become a Guy Rowe player in Auxerre.
On his 22, Auxerre didn't cover him, so he decided to move to Marseille, his hometown. It was supposed to be a triumphant return, but Canton was not in good shape. From that he lost his place in the National to Henri Michel (federal technician) and lost control. He got upset, scolded Michel and made himself available. His club did not support him and this was a turning point in his relationship with French football. He felt they didn't love him, he felt misunderstood, alone.
In Montpellier, when his teammate accused him of disappointing his team, he threw his shoes in the face. Half the team wanted to chase him, the other half wanted to stay. He stayed and helped the club win the cup. He returned to Marseille and in 1991 moved to Nimes. Nimes, however, did not meet his ambitions and soon the disappointment became anger. In a game against St. Etienne, he threw the ball to the referee because he considered that he was unjustly charged with a foul. The football authorities called him to apology and imposed a four-match ban. The punishment may not have been severe, but past transgressions would always be a lever of pressure and a way of attacking him. When he protested, the president of the disciplinary body reprimanded him. Cantona showed no sign of remorse and, angry at the injustice, confronted the members of the committee with one word: "Fool", "Fool", "Fool", "Fool", "Fool". France would never accept him. Let it be. If it was intended for a king, it could only be done in England…
With Manchester United jersey.
The 1991-92 season is historic for English football. It is the last before the 1st division was renamed the Premier League, it is the one in which Leeds won the championship, it is the one in which Eric Cantona was introduced to the English public. And it was introduced from the beginning as it should be… As Cantona that is. Sheffield Wednesday's insistence on trying for longer than originally agreed also provoked a reaction from the Frenchman, who refused. And beyond that, with Michel Platini vouching for him, the transfer to Leeds came. On February 8, 1992, against Oldham, the Frenchman made his debut with the team that believed more and more every week that, yes, he could win the title. And she conquered him. A huge success, but in which Cantona's contribution was not as great as it has gone out, as it has been imprinted in everyone's mind. From February to May, he started as a key player in only six matches, scored only three goals, but gave several more assists and, above all, gave everyone the feeling that he was the one who was coming. He would make this clear at the start of the following season, 1992-93, when he scored a hat-trick in Charity Shield against Liverpool, when he scored one goal after another in the league, when he felt he was now the ομάδας boss of the team. Above all, however, was the season in which Cantona would be transferred to Manchester United before Christmas '92 even came. "I had a bad relationship with Wilkinson (coach of Leeds). "We did not perceive football in the same way," said the Frenchman years later, who had already become the idol of Elland Road fans. And seeing how things turned out, the observer can only draw one conclusion: Cantona became champions with Leeds, not for Leeds, but to show everyone that he would be the one to change the history of English football with the jersey of Manchester United.
In his five years at Old Trafford, the Frenchman scored a number of goals, scored many more, missed several defenders, ousted his teammates many times, celebrated four championships but, above all, filled the stands with French flags in which had his face imprinted. "What brought him more than anything else in the team was his confidence. He stroked his chest, raised his head, looked at him in this familiar style, and it was as if he were asking, “I am Cantona. How great are you? ” That was Eric ", Ferguson once said, wanting to emphasize how this arrogant Frenchman was not only good with the ball on his feet, but also in raising those around him with his presence. He was a leader and the leaders, as the Scottish coach would later find out, do not follow. They chart their own course and listen only to their conscience. When Cantona announced his decision to end his career in 1997, at the age of 31, he shocked everyone. Legend has it that his decision was gladly accepted by Ferguson, who had realized that the Frenchman's best years were over, but did not want to oppose him because the fans adored him. As smart as "Fergie" was, Cantona caught up with him. Why if he did not, what would King Eric be?
The "Kung Fu Kick"
The legend wants Eric Cantona to kick-start Matthew Simmons, a Crystal Palace fan, in January of 1995 as the highlight of his career. “My best moment? I have many, but my favorite is when I kicked the hooligan, ”the Frenchman allegedly said. Even if we are dealing with something that has never been said, the blow is in itself a loud statement and manifestation of its character. Wrong move; Error. Fake; In no case. "Kung Fu kick" belongs to the notion of English football. From the countless pictures - points - produced daily by the Premier League, she has passed on to anthology of separate, unforgettable images. Its analysis is important because it addresses the core of the football world, namely the viewer's relationship to the outcome and the one who produces it. In addition, it helps to identify (and understand) Canton's way of communicating with the sport and the public. The public in need of the sport, because without it, there can be - essentially - no existence.
The showdown at Selhurst Park, home of Crystal Palace, mattered, as the Red Devils would return to the top of the standings with a win. Canton was the easy target for opponents, footballers and fans. Easy because it wasn't hidden. From the athletes because of his raw talent and his unrestrained expression and from the fans because of his character. Canton was the player you loved to hate. But everything has a limit, and Richard Shaw was the one who tried to touch it. Paul's center-back undertook to brand the Frenchman, and probably did so. Sir Alex Ferguson, in his autobiography, has said that "the inability of Alan Wilkie (referee) to stop the shameful treatment by the two central defenders has made their troubles inevitable".
Time stops at the 48 minute. Seo is claiming the ball after a volley from Smihel, a United goalkeeper. Comes in contact with the Canton, the Frenchman kicking him on the nerve. He receives a red card and travels with a United man to the locker room. Suddenly he stops and turns his attention to the stand. His gaze was electrified and everyone in there knew something was going to happen. Simmons has gone down the aisle and detained Canton. All good up there, controlled. But the moment he called his mother a "French prostitute" no one could hold him.
The punishment !
The team fined the player four months in jail and a fine of 20 thousands of pounds. The Football Federation, however, extended the ban to nine months and added 10 thousands of fines. The case reaches the Pacific Court. Canton pleads guilty and judge announces sentence: two weeks in jail! In fact, the sentence had to be executed immediately! Those in the room were amazed. No one expected such a development. At one point Canton was free and the other was being led to the cell! The United Nations legal team immediately filed for a guarantee and this was rejected. They were then turned to a higher court (Crown Court) and lodged an appeal and demand for bail. The judge authorizes bail and sets the appeal next week. Canton was again free after three and a half hours. The Frenchman complains that the peace decision is "incorrect and contrary to Parliament's will". Finally, he is sentenced to 120 hours of social work. United organizes a press conference and then Canton says his famous enigmatic phrase: "When seagulls follow the trawl it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea."
Source: BBC
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