Aug 06, 2009 many have tried to persuade eric cantona to write his autobiography. May 11, 2018 eric cantona will once again set foot on the pitch at old trafford as a footballer. Bruno fernandes impact at manchester united has been remarkable. Philippe auclair has interviewed every key player in cantonas life to produce a. It was written by screenwriter paul laverty and directed by the english director ken loach. I am really looking forward to coming to the uk to talk onstage. Well, one of moms roles in life is to interview actors and directors for the films they make. Former soccer player eric cantona arrives at the premiere of the film. Man utd legend eric cantona opens up on sir alex ferguson. Gay cock it was a difficult stance to embark out in and eric briefly. Mar 16, 2012 scene from the film looking for eric, eric the mailman. Famous faces such as sir bobby charlton, david beckham, eric cantona and wayne.
Disable adblock or download sk app for an adfree experience. Knowing i am coming back to old trafford is a special feeling and i am looking forward to seeing the stands. Eric cantona was born to play for manchester united and, even better, he was pinched from across the pennines to do so. Eric cantona on the big screen in looking for eric ode. Hes like eric cantona and wayne rooney what legends have. May 08, 2009 a pril 9 2008, and they are spotted together for the first time.
If only our chaotic and unsatisfactory lives could. He played for auxerre, martigues, marseille, bordeaux, montpellier, nimes, and leeds united before ending his career at manchester united, where he won four premier league titles in five years and two league and fa cup doubles. There might be one day another beckham, or another cristiano ronaldo, but there will never been another eric cantona. Eric cantona joins sir bobby charlton and david beckham in being presented with the award. The book also details his interest in poetry, art, philosophy and his fashion modelling. When british director ken loachs film looking for eric premiered at cannes film. There is no doubting that eric cantona is the old trafford hero of the modernday game and the premiership. I found looking for eric to be a very enjoyable film recommended. Eric cantona s autobiography covers his controversial career in france, the impact he made when he arrived at leeds united in 1992, and his subsequent transfer to manchester united. May 17, 2017 eric cantona retired from football 20 years ago today one week after captaining manchester united to their fourth premier league title in five years. Gordon strachan said that the so called philosophical musings of eric c. Ken loach is sitting next to eric cantona in the directors box at old trafford for manchester united.
Jun 11, 2009 looking for eric is a film that touches on one of the great tragedies of life. Watch online looking for eric 2009 on 123movies full movie free. Eric cantona attends the looking for eric premiere held at the palais des festivals during the 62nd international cannes film festival on may 18, 2009 in cannes, france photo by francis specker. Eric cantona is most known for his skill on the soccer field. See more ideas about eric cantona, football players and football. Jun 11, 2009 footballer eric cantona and director ken loach team up for looking for eric. However the fact that he was obviously talented, was good looking, consistent, confident, and french both united and polarized football fans. A mercurial, gallic genius with an unapologetic lust for serving vengeance, whether it be by silencing opposition fans with an impudent finish or. More importantly, he embodied the opposition to a total commodification and sanitization of soccerits. Looking for eric is a 2009 britishfrench film about the escape from the trials of modern life that football and its heroes can bring for its fans. Footballer eric cantona and director ken loach team up for looking for eric.
Leeds united forward eric cantona calms the media down as he looks on from the bench. Eric cantona retired from football 20 years ago today one week after captaining manchester united to their fourth premier league title in five years. Former footballer eric cantona poses for photos on the red carpet during arrivals for the laureus awards edition. Simply because cantona was the prime catalyst for unparalleled success united saw following his signing. Former manchester united and france legend eric cantona is to receive the uefa presidents award at the champions league draw in monaco on thursday. He ended his professional footballing career with the team. Philippe auclair has interviewed every key player in cantona s life to produce a biography that reveals, for the first time, the heart and inner thoughts of this most extraordinary character. A pril 9 2008, and they are spotted together for the first time. Browse 3,952 eric cantona stock photos and images available or start a new search to explore. Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending into crisis. Eric cantona to be honoured with uefa presidents award cantona is the third manchester united player to receive the award after bobby charlton in 2008 and david beckham last year.
But eric cantona promises to deliver much more besides. When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea. Uniteds trophy cabinet might be a touch emptier if cantonas team back home in marseille had not been so talented. Cantona este considerat unul dintre artizanii rena. Eric cantona to be honoured with uefa presidents award. Find eric cantona movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets.
Cantona to be honoured with uefa presidents award punch. Manchester united latest news, transfer rumours and match. Watch online looking for eric 2009 on 123movies full movie free without downloading or registration. Many have tried to persuade eric cantona to write his autobiography. Thats because eric originally played in goal, before moving further forward after. Knowing i am coming back to old trafford is a special feeling and i. Eric cantona was on the pitch as marseille took on toulon in a game of halffootball, halfrugby. Since retiring from football, cantona has had a successful acting career, with elizabeth and looking for eric among his most highprofile projects. Cantona played many years for english premier league club manchester united before he ended his career in 1997 and started acting.
Bobby charlton eric cantona cristiano ronaldo david beckham and paul scholes. Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending into crisis, receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical eric cantona. Ken loach is sitting next to eric cantona in the directors box at old. Join facebook to connect with eric cantona and others you may know. Newcastle let a 12point lead slip as sir alex ferguson. Eric cantona was an extraordinary player not only because of his skills and charisma. In this documentary, eric cantona plunges us into the story of two rival identities, a sport, a city, and a country. Eric cantona will once again set foot on the pitch at old trafford as a footballer. Eric cantona, in full eric daniel pierre cantona, born may 24, 1966, marseille, france, french football soccer player who was one of the sports biggest stars in the 1990s and is best known for his key role in reviving the english powerhouse club manchester united and for his temperamental play. Eric cantona was the footballer who inspired manchester uniteds revival in the 90s, which led to the fans revering him as the king.
David beckham, cristiano ronaldo, eric cantona who was. Eric cantona becomes third manchester united legend to win uefa. Eric daniel pierre cantona is a french actor, director, producer, and former professional. See more ideas about eric cantona, manchester united football and manchester united.
Helen evans and david may to take us on a journey from the early days of living in a. Eric will discuss his career, the reason he retired at the peak of it and what it was about manchester that he loved. See more ideas about eric cantona, manchester united and manchester united football. Manchester united player eric cantona beats steve watson and david batty during. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Eric cantona man utd legends profile manchester united. Browse 3,106 eric cantona stock photos and images available or start a new search to. Eric cantona manchester united green and yellow away kit 1993 manchester. May 22, 2012 eric cantona was an extraordinary player not only because of his skills and charisma.
Cantona to be honoured with uefa presidents award the. Manchester united player eric cantona beats steve watson and david batty during the. Looking for eric is a film that touches on one of the great tragedies of life. When british director ken loachs film looking for eric premiered at cannes film festival in 2009, one eric cantona crossed over into the realm of the day job. With steve evets, eric cantona, stephanie bishop, gerard kearns. Eric cantona to return to old trafford for soccer aid. Jun 17, 2019 man utd legend eric cantona opens up on sir alex ferguson tactic used to help him manchester united legend eric cantona revealed how his former boss sir alex ferguson got the best out of him in an. Eric daniel pierre cantona born 24 may 1966 in marseille is a french football player turned actor. Stephane giusti will direct the film, while david c barrot will produce with a british film crew. Eric cantona stars in looking for eric video dailymotion.
He played for auxerre, martigues, marseille, bordeaux, montpellier, nimes, and leeds united before ending his. Explore books by eric cantona with our selection at. A mercurial, gallic genius with an unapologetic lust for serving vengeance, whether it be by silencing opposition fans with an impudent finish or by plunging a kung fu kick. Cantona, papin and david ginola lost their places in the squad and were never selected. Eric cantona revolutionised manchester united from. Mar 28, 2020 sport football premier league long read keegan, ferguson, cantona and a collapse. Hell talk about what it was like making the ken loach movie, looking for eric.
Utd podcast 5 things we learned from eric cantona manchester. Everyone knew the portugal midfielder was talented, but no one. Legendary boss sir alex ferguson retired in 20 with titles to his name. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. He is the player who played a hugely significant part in turning manchester united into the dominant force that they have been for the past 20 years. Its perhaps the most cherished goal eric cantona ever scored for manchester united. Sport football premier league long read keegan, ferguson, cantona and a collapse. Philippe auclair has interviewed every key player in cantonas life to produce a biography that reveals, for the first time, the heart and inner thoughts of this most extraordinary character.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. David beckham, cristiano ronaldo, eric cantona who was better. Nov 22, 2017 25 years on eric cantona revolutionised manchester united from the day he arrived mark hughes tells the inside story of life alongside the genius. Eric cantona footballing genius, poet and cod philosopher. The films cast includes the former professional footballer eric cantona and the former bass guitarist with the fall, steve evets. Cantona has more than 140 appearances with manchester united. From footballer to fashion icon, look back at david beckhams style history. A powerful, imposing and tenacious forward who combined technical skill, creativity and hard work, eric cantona was one of the finest footballers of his generation. May 20, 2017 there might be one day another beckham, or another cristiano ronaldo, but there will never been another eric cantona. Le king was the star of the show as he was asked to unleash the rugby ball onto the crossbar. Man utd legend eric cantona opens up on sir alex ferguson tactic used to help him manchester united legend eric cantona revealed how his former boss sir alex ferguson got the best out of him in an. Eric cantona football poster minimalist style print art various sizes available frame not included.
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