Cantona was the epitome of Sir Matt Busby's philosophy of United. For Busby, it wasn't enough to win games. Any team could grind out results but United had to do more than that. United had to be entertaining. People would work all week and at the weekend, go to Old Trafford and they wanted to be entertained. United had some flair, particularly in the wide areas but they were a largely functional team. Cantona made them entertainers. It's not just that he brought flair and guile to the team, it's that he gave the players around him the confidence to express themselves as well. What Ferguson realised was that Cantona was a showman and Old Trafford became his stage. Collar up, chest puffed out, he went out there every single time not just to play but to perform. The fans weren't just a crowd, they were an audience. The team were there to put on a show and Cantona...well, he was the star.
When Cantona first came onto scene, he was mind blowing for the English game. He brought flair, personality and as this video states, an aura that had never been seen prior. I remember United players like Andy Cole saying they were always mind blown at the stuff he did in training. Cantona was the catalyst to United's dominance in the 90s.
Cantona brought something that english football was a bit missing since its european cups ban in 1985. Talent. Cantona was a misfit in french football and something which is my personal opinion on the matter, a good and sometime a great player but simply not good enough to have a status that he thought he deserved at Marseille, his city and his club, a starter role, in what was arguably the best team in Europe with Milan. He didn't decide to go in England he basically didn't had any other choice he was blacklisted because of his attitude not his talent. A blessing in disguise, but never quite managed to be a french international on the long run despite being captain until his kung fu moment. Blossomed in England and good for him, as we say in France "noboby is a messiah in his own country". He gave joy to a lot of people from Manchester and that's the most important thing at the end. Emotions and he gave plenty.
Cantona made the Premier League exciting and exotic - Before him it was stale old English football - he transformed the game in England and paved the way for Zola, Bergkhamp etc. He was also a genuine character, a maverick, a rebel - something the game lacks these days tbh.
Le GOD, the greatest player ever in the premier league, 5 leagues 2 doubles , in 6 years ..left foot right foot great in the air, deceptively quick.. and he had a personality…. The whole package
It still annoys me that he didn't win the CL with us especially 97 that was missed opportunity, But he gave us some of the best years as fans and in life, The 90s were just class, he'll always be the king of old Trafford 👌🇮🇪
Im 40 now, and Eric Cantona is my hero and idol, he made me so happy while he was at United, i was devestated when he decided to retire, Eric, I truly truly love and miss you. You are a true LEGEND of Manchester United. always missed
He was dare to spoke what he think, do what he love and he never cared anyone's point of view on his life. He just live the way he wanna be. It's a simple thing that most people can't. It takes true courage to live like that
throwback baller great to watch live. that slide tackle was insane🤣🤣🤣 Both feet flying off the ground, this guy was different. Definitely had some demons lol *1:46*
Eric Cantona is a legend. It doesn't matter which club you support, or from which country your are. If you know the beautiful game, you know this legend. 👏🏾👏🏼👏🏽
So many memories watching this guy when I was a kid. Happy times especially time spent at my Dad and watching his reaction to all the amazing goals he scored. My favourite player and character of all time, hands down.
As a lifelong Arsenal fan, I loved how Cantona raised the bar. You no longer needed to wait for the world cup top are world class football week in, week out.
This guy was my absolute hero as a kid. I missed the match where he kicked off, but heard about it the next day at school from friends. Let's say that the world caved in around me and I was absolutely gutted. I thought it was all over from there on, haha. I was also sad when he retired, but there's a part of me that has always respected that decision to do it whilst in his prime as there's nothing I hate more than washed up has-beens who beat a dead horse.
As a teenager I was a huge Tottenham Hotspur supporter. I switched my allegiance to Manchester United because of Eric Cantona. A king. A genius. A god.
Ferguson saw in cantona that vital spark of something different,.that his team lacked,..... his squad packed with great players, but cantona gave them that cocky self belief , with unpredictable Gaelic flair,...that all great winners need,..he was that final piece of the jigsaw,...and sparked an incredible period of success,..and he was the catalyst in ending a torturous 26 year wait for the holy grail...the league title
What often didn't show up on TV was how much time he had on the ball. My seat at Old Trafford was in the second row of the south stand, so I got to see his movement and off the ball play, which was phenomenal. But when he had the ball, players would back off; presumably they didn't want him to embarrass them. What a player. Definitely the best I've ever seen live.
respect the king Eric Cantona simply the best and loved my the greatest football club in the world and the best supporters ever manchester united fc ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
His career was bonkers 😂 The only season he ever played for a club for a full year was his second season for United. He never played a full season for one club in France without either getting banned, sent out on loan for his bad behavior or literally getting sold during the season. He went to Leeds mid season, won the title with them. Signed for United in October so we're still not on the same team for a full season 😂 He won the title again with United. The next season he actually does a full year. His first one ever. His third season with United he kicks a fan and gets banned. That ban bleeds into the next season were he comes back and wins the league again and retires at 29... what a legend 🤣
Correct I very rarely watch a game now all robots are a hundred miles an hour , not a ball player or character in sight, Stan bowels Rodney marsh etc etc
Guys like Cantona are geniuses and like most geniuses stark raving mad . We forgave him everything . He knew how to play . What tells us thos ahout ourselves . Confusing, this .
He’s the best in the last 30 years, but Robson & Best wore it before him. Many who are old enough class George Best as the greatest player to ever play in England
Cantona made me fall in love with premier league and Man U. Even at a young age I didnt really judge him on his moments of anger - I loved his spectacle and skill. He made me want to go out in the yard and play
PELE WAS THE KING 1. He could score with either leg. He scored over 1,000 goals, goals of all types, colors and shapes. From outside the box, inside the box, volleys, scissor kicks, diving headers, soft, hard, over the goalie's reach, upper corner, lower corner. You think of it, he did it. 2. He was excepcional with headers. He would usually out jump taller defenders. He was like a fish in midair, able to get higher once he jumped. Observe carefully his header-goal against Italy in the finals of the World Cup México 1970. 3. Physically, he was impecable. Strong, fast, quick, powerful, with remarkable endurance. 4. Technically, Pelé was masterful. His control was awe inspiring. Pelé made it look easy, natural, joyous. He could dribble past a cloud of defenders like a hot knife through butter. 5. Tactically, Pelé had no flaws. He would move knowingly on the field, commanding his teammates, understanding where they would be, occupying spaces, opening the game as needed. Watch him control and blindingly pass the ball to Carlos Alberto for Brazil's fourth goal in the final against Italy in the World Cup México 1970. Simply delicious! 6. He was courageous. Most of the time, when he stepped on the field, Pelé was a marked man. Teams would have their top defender shadow him constantly. He played most of his career without the benefit of the disciplinary cards, they were instituted in 1970, Pelé's last World Cup. The referee's "culture" of the time, allow for much more rough play. Pelé learn to defend himself against tough defenders and never backed down. 7. Pelé played on fields that were not the best by today's standards. The ball would bounce here an there, responding to the unevenness and holes on the field. It was much more difficult to make a good pass, much more difficult to control the ball and yet, Pelé shone with the light of a genius. 8. Pelé won many national titles, international titles and the World Cup three times. He is still today the youngest player to play in a World Cup final (17 years old at Sweden 1958) and score (two goals). 9. Finally, Pelé was FIFA's best ambassador of the game. An example for the youth of the future and most decent human being. And who could beat that smile? I saw him score the most remarkable goal I have ever witnessed... Lima was all up in a buzz as the news spread like wild fire about the arrival of Santos of Brazil with Pelé. Santos was going to play against Alianza Lima the Peruvian champion. The excitement increased as Alianza announced the hiring of an Uruguayan defender named Souza just for the match. Souza's job, of course, was to shadow Pelé all game long. Alianza paid Souza the enormous amount (in those days) of $500 dollars just for the one game, all other expenses (travel, stay, etc.) covered. It was summer, so the game was going to be played at night at the "Estadio Nacional." As the game progressed, Souza, a tall, black, strong and agile player was doing a very good job of shadowing Pelé. Souza, being from Uruguay, was schooled in the ways and manners of their style of play. That is, all nonsense and as rough as the referee would allow and more. It was almost half time, Pelé was next to the touch line near midfield watching his goalie kick the ball long and high. As the ball fell towards him, Pelé smoothly chess trapped it and allow it to roll down onto the field in front of him. Souza jumped on the ball but Pelé was first. With his back towards Souza, Pelé heeled the short bounce of the ball over Souza's head. Fast as lightening, Pelé turned around, his eyes riveted on the ball as it was falling down passed Souza. He quickly realized that Villanueva, Alianza's goalkeeper, about forty meters away, was way out of his line. In a flash, Pelé volley the ball. It described a laser like parabola over the surprised humanity of Villanueva and into the back of the net! It was magnificent! Extraordinary! Amazing! An instant hush fell all over the stadium, as if all those human minds needed time to really process and accept was they had just witnessed. And then, then, everybody stood up and applauded and applauded and applauded. I still can hear them. Father, may you rest in peace, thank you for taking me that night to the stadium. Your loving son, always. Pelé, Pelé WAS AND IS THE BEST!
I remember the chip against united in the cup...wow...and that celebration lol...i especially liked that goal cause I'm a Wednesday fan😂... incidentally it was my club who brought him to England...we could have won the league if we kept him....dam 0:19
If the 92-93 United team was the realization of a 26 year dream, the 93-94 United team was truly the realization of a monster. A glorious footballing institution that became a dynasty running straight for 20+ years. A team of tough, ruthless, warriors that oozed style. If the last year of the old first division is counted - 22 seasons without finishing outside top 3 - LEGALLY!. Even then only 3 times outside 1st or 2nd. Of the other 19 seasons winning 13 and finishing runner up 6 times. 4 of those by no more than a point.
When a French is called a king by English people he's a king.
Cantona was the epitome of Sir Matt Busby's philosophy of United. For Busby, it wasn't enough to win games. Any team could grind out results but United had to do more than that. United had to be entertaining. People would work all week and at the weekend, go to Old Trafford and they wanted to be entertained. United had some flair, particularly in the wide areas but they were a largely functional team. Cantona made them entertainers. It's not just that he brought flair and guile to the team, it's that he gave the players around him the confidence to express themselves as well.
What Ferguson realised was that Cantona was a showman and Old Trafford became his stage. Collar up, chest puffed out, he went out there every single time not just to play but to perform. The fans weren't just a crowd, they were an audience. The team were there to put on a show and Cantona...well, he was the star.
There's probably a parallel world out there where Sheffield Wednesday signed Cantona and became giants of England and maybe beyond.
Cantona, Chris waddle and Chris Bart-Williams smashing everyone in Europe!?
@@leechapman-ri9rb you forgot David Hurst scoring loads of goals 😀
@@Dakrih Oh yeah! If it wasn't for his dodgy knee he would be still talked about like Shearer and Henry etc.
Not even in ur dreams 😅
You ain't smashing it in Europe with Kevin pressman in goal
When Cantona first came onto scene, he was mind blowing for the English game. He brought flair, personality and as this video states, an aura that had never been seen prior. I remember United players like Andy Cole saying they were always mind blown at the stuff he did in training. Cantona was the catalyst to United's dominance in the 90s.
@@Irfan87 so on point boss man 🫡
Spot on! I was eleven when he signed for us and he turned us into world beaters overnight he was next level in terms of class
Cantona brought something that english football was a bit missing since its european cups ban in 1985. Talent. Cantona was a misfit in french football and something which is my personal opinion on the matter, a good and sometime a great player but simply not good enough to have a status that he thought he deserved at Marseille, his city and his club, a starter role, in what was arguably the best team in Europe with Milan. He didn't decide to go in England he basically didn't had any other choice he was blacklisted because of his attitude not his talent. A blessing in disguise, but never quite managed to be a french international on the long run despite being captain until his kung fu moment. Blossomed in England and good for him, as we say in France "noboby is a messiah in his own country". He gave joy to a lot of people from Manchester and that's the most important thing at the end. Emotions and he gave plenty.
When the naturally talented one of kind George Best calls you a genius then you are a fucking genius no questions asked
your right about that rip mr best what a player
Cantona made the Premier League exciting and exotic - Before him it was stale old English football - he transformed the game in England and paved the way for Zola, Bergkhamp etc. He was also a genuine character, a maverick, a rebel - something the game lacks these days tbh.
not surprise when game's gone soft these days, any small actions might end up a yellow
Le GOD, the greatest player ever in the premier league, 5 leagues 2 doubles , in 6 years ..left foot right foot great in the air, deceptively quick.. and he had a personality…. The whole package
A package the present ManU sorely misses.
It still annoys me that he didn't win the CL with us especially 97 that was missed opportunity, But he gave us some of the best years as fans and in life, The 90s were just class, he'll always be the king of old Trafford 👌🇮🇪
There won't ever be another human like Eric Cantona.
The character, charisma and the collar. What a player ❤
Im 40 now, and Eric Cantona is my hero and idol, he made me so happy while he was at United, i was devestated when he decided to retire, Eric, I truly truly love and miss you. You are a true LEGEND of Manchester United. always missed
Cantona is just sheer football
Pure legend
He was dare to spoke what he think, do what he love and he never cared anyone's point of view on his life. He just live the way he wanna be. It's a simple thing that most people can't. It takes true courage to live like that
It's easy to live like that! It's called being normal
Players with the talent and charisma that Eric had only come around once in a lifetime, I count myself very fortunate he came to united during mine❤
Just a genius. A force of nature and a warrior too. The King.
So glad to see him play many times, Eric the king!
Beautiful. I got teary-eyed at Eric, the Philosopher.
poetic and masterfully crafted
Eric wasn't just the final piece of the puzzle he was the giant piece of the puzzle that turned Man Utd into the Kings of England.
He was the final piece of the jigsaw
throwback baller great to watch live. that slide tackle was insane🤣🤣🤣 Both feet flying off the ground, this guy was different. Definitely had some demons lol *1:46*
Eric Cantona is a legend. It doesn't matter which club you support, or from which country your are.
If you know the beautiful game, you know this legend.
👏🏾👏🏼👏🏽
So many memories watching this guy when I was a kid. Happy times especially time spent at my Dad and watching his reaction to all the amazing goals he scored.
My favourite player and character of all time, hands down.
The most iconic and perhaps the most important player in the history of Man Utd .
These mini docs are phenomenal. Unreal story telling. Nice one mate.
Wonderful , there will never be another Eric Cantona 🤟
the unmatched aura of being first 🗣️🔥
As a lifelong Arsenal fan, I loved how Cantona raised the bar. You no longer needed to wait for the world cup top are world class football week in, week out.
quality documentary 14k subs is criminal
seriously man idk how more mans arent watching this
@tomp1923 Not just men watching it, many women like me were United fans when Cantona was bought. I have been since 1982.
lock him up asap
been skipping this video on my feed for couple days, gave in today, what a beautifully made video!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
When I think of a dream team, his name will always be first on the list. A legend, the king, a magician... OT still sings his name nearly 30 years on
Everyone talks about Pessi and Penaldo. Eric is one of a kind, the true GOAT 🐐🐐
You are a disgrace to football fans of all generations for having the guts to try to shit on the two greatest footballers of your generation....
This guy was my absolute hero as a kid. I missed the match where he kicked off, but heard about it the next day at school from friends. Let's say that the world caved in around me and I was absolutely gutted. I thought it was all over from there on, haha.
I was also sad when he retired, but there's a part of me that has always respected that decision to do it whilst in his prime as there's nothing I hate more than washed up has-beens who beat a dead horse.
Lovely documentary , keep it up
Very well edited, great watch.
Extremely underrated channel, keep it up 🔥🔥🔥
15:32 This is just pure wizardry, how on earth did he do that, never seen something like this
As a teenager I was a huge Tottenham Hotspur supporter. I switched my allegiance to Manchester United because of Eric Cantona. A king. A genius. A god.
Ferguson saw in cantona that vital spark of something different,.that his team lacked,..... his squad packed with great players, but cantona gave them that cocky self belief , with unpredictable Gaelic flair,...that all great winners need,..he was that final piece of the jigsaw,...and sparked an incredible period of success,..and he was the catalyst in ending a torturous 26 year wait for the holy grail...the league title
THE KING🦁
Love you my King 👑
I have the kick as my lock screen
And now we end up with Mason mount wearing the legendary number 7 😢😢 what happened to this club
Criminal ain’t it 🫤
Its so sad watching united play now....
What often didn't show up on TV was how much time he had on the ball. My seat at Old Trafford was in the second row of the south stand, so I got to see his movement and off the ball play, which was phenomenal. But when he had the ball, players would back off; presumably they didn't want him to embarrass them. What a player. Definitely the best I've ever seen live.
Best vid of King Eric, I've seen! 💯🔥
Zlatan before Zlatan
Great video. Thanks for your work.
Outstanding player
It is time to built a statue tu this guy who made Premier League! We could.do itnin front of aur new stadion but PL should do it first! 😊
He was a role model striker for me, after Van Basten. Thank you Cantona
What a player
Just sublime 🎉
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric Cantona was born!
I remember seeing that line on billboards...Nike advert... around 95 96
@@leeturton9254 That's the one!
I see where zlatan got is Ego from 💯
The King 👑
respect the king Eric Cantona simply the best and loved my the greatest football club in the world and the best supporters ever manchester united fc ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
His career was bonkers 😂 The only season he ever played for a club for a full year was his second season for United. He never played a full season for one club in France without either getting banned, sent out on loan for his bad behavior or literally getting sold during the season. He went to Leeds mid season, won the title with them. Signed for United in October so we're still not on the same team for a full season 😂 He won the title again with United. The next season he actually does a full year. His first one ever. His third season with United he kicks a fan and gets banned. That ban bleeds into the next season were he comes back and wins the league again and retires at 29... what a legend 🤣
this is what peeves me off . a lot of people think united are the same team as they where with this beautiful football player !
I don't always like videos but I just had to like this one...
"Look at Eric here, now that's what you call style"!...😆😆
king👑
all the best man
My guy 🙏
My Hero
Amazing video. Thank you very much
There was a Nike ad. 1966 was a great year for English football. Eric cantona was born. That fan deserved more than he got btw
If ever there was ANY player deserving of a statue at Old Trafford, it is Éric Daniel Pierre Cantona.
We need joga bonito back! The game has gone too tactical, too similar, too predictable! Play the beautiful game with flair, passion and joy!
Correct I very rarely watch a game now all robots are a hundred miles an hour , not a ball player or character in sight, Stan bowels Rodney marsh etc etc
The french Zlatan.
What many people didnt talk about Cantona is, he is the real reason why United didnt go for Zinedine Zidane's signature.
"...leave him off, he's French" Roy always got me
Eric was too pbysical for European football.
English football was made for him, and he made it here.
By God he made it here.
An absolute one off.
Probably the Michael Jordan of football
micheal jordan are the cantona of basketball
There hasn't yet, there isn't now and there will never be another Eric Cantona.
cantona is art
Cantona and the 92 youth team saved Alex Fergusson
Guys like Cantona are geniuses and like most geniuses stark raving mad . We forgave him everything . He knew how to play . What tells us thos ahout ourselves . Confusing, this .
Great vids bro
That’s earned a sub for sure
That tackle 😂😂😂😂
Bro is built different 😂
theres only one number 7 for me in Manchester United
his name is Cantona, Eric Cantona
He’s the best in the last 30 years, but Robson & Best wore it before him. Many who are old enough class George Best as the greatest player to ever play in England
Cantona made me fall in love with premier league and Man U. Even at a young age I didnt really judge him on his moments of anger - I loved his spectacle and skill. He made me want to go out in the yard and play
He was in the Leeds team that Rangers beat in the European Cup Battle of Britain 🇬🇧🏴
PELE WAS THE KING
1. He could score with either leg. He scored over 1,000 goals, goals of all types, colors and shapes. From outside the box, inside the box, volleys, scissor kicks, diving headers, soft, hard, over the goalie's reach, upper corner, lower corner. You think of it, he did it.
2. He was excepcional with headers. He would usually out jump taller defenders. He was like a fish in midair, able to get higher once he jumped. Observe carefully his header-goal against Italy in the finals of the World Cup México 1970.
3. Physically, he was impecable. Strong, fast, quick, powerful, with remarkable endurance.
4. Technically, Pelé was masterful. His control was awe inspiring. Pelé made it look easy, natural, joyous. He could dribble past a cloud of defenders like a hot knife through butter.
5. Tactically, Pelé had no flaws. He would move knowingly on the field, commanding his teammates, understanding where they would be, occupying spaces, opening the game as needed. Watch him control and blindingly pass the ball to Carlos Alberto for Brazil's fourth goal in the final against Italy in the World Cup México 1970. Simply delicious!
6. He was courageous. Most of the time, when he stepped on the field, Pelé was a marked man. Teams would have their top defender shadow him constantly. He played most of his career without the benefit of the disciplinary cards, they were instituted in 1970, Pelé's last World Cup. The referee's "culture" of the time, allow for much more rough play. Pelé learn to defend himself against tough defenders and never backed down.
7. Pelé played on fields that were not the best by today's standards. The ball would bounce here an there, responding to the unevenness and holes on the field. It was much more difficult to make a good pass, much more difficult to control the ball and yet, Pelé shone with the light of a genius.
8. Pelé won many national titles, international titles and the World Cup three times. He is still today the youngest player to play in a World Cup final (17 years old at Sweden 1958) and score (two goals).
9. Finally, Pelé was FIFA's best ambassador of the game. An example for the youth of the future and most decent human being. And who could beat that smile?
I saw him score the most remarkable goal I have ever witnessed...
Lima was all up in a buzz as the news spread like wild fire about the arrival of Santos of Brazil with Pelé. Santos was going to play against Alianza Lima the Peruvian champion. The excitement increased as Alianza announced the hiring of an Uruguayan defender named Souza just for the match. Souza's job, of course, was to shadow Pelé all game long. Alianza paid Souza the enormous amount (in those days) of $500 dollars just for the one game, all other expenses (travel, stay, etc.) covered. It was summer, so the game was going to be played at night at the "Estadio Nacional." As the game progressed, Souza, a tall, black, strong and agile player was doing a very good job of shadowing Pelé. Souza, being from Uruguay, was schooled in the ways and manners of their style of play. That is, all nonsense and as rough as the referee would allow and more.
It was almost half time, Pelé was next to the touch line near midfield watching his goalie kick the ball long and high. As the ball fell towards him, Pelé smoothly chess trapped it and allow it to roll down onto the field in front of him. Souza jumped on the ball but Pelé was first. With his back towards Souza, Pelé heeled the short bounce of the ball over Souza's head. Fast as lightening, Pelé turned around, his eyes riveted on the ball as it was falling down passed Souza. He quickly realized that Villanueva, Alianza's goalkeeper, about forty meters away, was way out of his line. In a flash, Pelé volley the ball. It described a laser like parabola over the surprised humanity of Villanueva and into the back of the net! It was magnificent! Extraordinary! Amazing! An instant hush fell all over the stadium, as if all those human minds needed time to really process and accept was they had just witnessed. And then, then, everybody stood up and applauded and applauded and applauded. I still can hear them.
Father, may you rest in peace, thank you for taking me that night to the stadium. Your loving son, always.
Pelé, Pelé WAS AND IS THE BEST!
Good video.
He didn't go to prison l, it was reduced to community service. Get your facts right
The Commissioner of Football!
that flying kick!!! lmao
Eric Cantona was Man. United ,s Best Player Ever🎉❤
Ever? lol Robson, best, Rooney, Ronaldo, giggs, Charlton
1:36 he dived lol
I remember the chip against united in the cup...wow...and that celebration lol...i especially liked that goal cause I'm a Wednesday fan😂... incidentally it was my club who brought him to England...we could have won the league if we kept him....dam 0:19
Soundtrack, if possible, anyone please?. And great video 👍
If the 92-93 United team was the realization of a 26 year dream, the 93-94 United team was truly the realization of a monster. A glorious footballing institution that became a dynasty running straight for 20+ years. A team of tough, ruthless, warriors that oozed style. If the last year of the old first division is counted - 22 seasons without finishing outside top 3 - LEGALLY!. Even then only 3 times outside 1st or 2nd. Of the other 19 seasons winning 13 and finishing runner up 6 times. 4 of those by no more than a point.
Have trust and faith in the lord our god cause his name is Cantona.
Signed my autograph and give me a right nice bollocking at same time down at cliff but he had to go training and see what Alex had to say ❤️7
"Leave him off, he's french..;" LOL
Strangely he was their 4th choice after, shearer, hirst and Dublin.
The French Matt Le Tissier.
The greatest player to never appear in the champions league.
This man is the reason why we didn't sign Zidane
Eric may well be the king
But Matt le tiss is Le God 🔴⚪🔴⚪🔴⚪⚽
We are for ze goats