Eric Cantona: Becoming A Legend & THAT Kung Fu Kick

[@ScottErosLegend]

When I was 10 years old, I sent Eric a Christmas card i wrote in French (the best I could) and he sent me back a photo postcard with his autograph on it. What a hero. My favourite player ever!

[@RobertDore-w4l]

The man was truly touched with talent and stardust, but what many people don't acknowledge is his work ethic.

[@facekickr]

That's really cool!! Thanks for sharing that!!❤❤

[@LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cb]

In 1993, I threw my scarf to him, when United lifted the 1st Premier league, and he caught it, and wore it. I was so buzzin. Eric Cantona will ALWAYS be king to me❤

[@Easy_Now_Star]

Legend!

[@tonyhawkes2040]

Great informative interview. Eric, Sacre Eric.🍀💚🍀

[@Mark-pz9xw]

Only Eric Cantona can do a walk off like that. What a legend of a footballer and man!

[@dhul_qarnyan]

You guys beat the overlap to King Eric. Respect.

[@andylawsonHeisenberg]

Well, this is the better out of the two so it’s no surprise.

[@daveywhyte6254]

​@@StephenCarrIsBald big statement, with no context, why is he racist.

[@StephenCarrIsBald]

@@daveywhyte6254 you’re a fan of Dutch ovens and soggy biscuits

[@lovmorvr]

​@StephenCarrIsBald wow ionly c Ian standing on behalf of certain players being bullied but for u to say that to a man who is so humble pls do share maybe I missed sumthing

[@aidiemcg7413]

​@@andylawsonHeisenbergin your opinion.... plus he would have to actually come to the studio for stick to football so it's not that much of a coup!

[@rowly1985]

I'm 39 and there aren't many people in the world that would have me starstruck. But if I ever ran into Cantona I'd be a giggling wreck of a man. Iconic.

[@LoneRangerG5]

I worked at Old Trafford for a couple of years after leaving the military. I was lucky enough to spend a few hours in his company, he was an absolute gentleman, polite, articulate and genuine. I met a lot of famous people (celebrities) in that couple of years but I can honestly say Eric Cantona had something special about him, an energy. A genuine superstar.

[@Daft_punked]

Legit one of the few people alive who would have that affect on me.

[@kingeric2468]

Not many people I want to meet but Eric is up there.

[@mohammedfaiisal]

​@@LoneRangerG5same. I worked in the box for so many years, I met so many legends that played for the club and other legends. But Cantona was special when I met him. I wish he was still playing for France in the late 90s and also winning that world cup too. Not playing for France made him lose his passion for the game

[@alexmurray6234]

Eric has such an unrivaled enigma about him. He's been around for so long, but flits in and out of our lives so you'll never get tired of seeing this guy

[@tomhermens7698]

The word is not enigma but Aura. Where is this filmed? UK????

[@alexmurray6234]

@@tomhermens7698 Confidently incorrect

[@silewis9396]

Great sentiment regardless of any semantics

[@sratus]

He had it back in the day for sure but he's very much in the performance/self-parody stage now. He threw away all the enigma/aura when he started doing demeaning adverts for betting and booze. It's a shame but I still treasure the memories of him as the enigmatic wizard of a player in the 90s though, magical.

[@barfly1984]

@@tomhermens7698 Enigma - 'a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand'. Perfect fit for Cantona as is aura.

[@nicks2637]

When Eric says social media is destroying humanity, 100% correct. So many things he says is spot on, very very knowledgeable man

[@EricBlair-jg2ux]

Indeed, Eric always had that rebellious character. Gary looked quite small in that moment, love Gary when he's talking football, the rest I can live without.

[@MarkGerald78]

Yet he's on social media doing this interview

[@nicks2637]

@MarkGerald78 not the point, when most people talk about social media they're talking instagram, twitter, tic tok ect. Social media does have its positives, but is overly outweighed by the negatives. Plus he's more than likely getting paid.

[@MarkGerald78]

@@nicks2637 I know what you mean mate. Yes he's right. I would never be replying to you of it wasn't for social media

[@murraymasson669]

​@@MarkGerald78yes having a brilliant conversation with humans and not sitting vegetating on his phone.Didnt you see the old Nokia he has?

[@TVsez]

1966 was a great year for English football... Cantona was born!

[@Ayah_Mia]

Yeah, I remember that. it's a Nike advertisement with a huge billboard!

[@TheCinderellaman10]

​@@Ayah_MiaI remember that billboard but I also tyson had something similar

[@tayosunmola1991]

Facts. A True King was born.

[@ShaneSmith-t7n]

💯

[@stianw.danielsen2943]

Jean claude van damme also

[@philelson113]

What an absolute LEGEND, even as a Liverpool fan, you have to admire greatness. Both in and out of football, this man is a total legend.

[@marchandford7787]

I could listen to Eric for hours. He is so right on so many things.

[@jon031284]

Alan's blushes when he complimented him says everything you need to know about what an icon Cantona is

[@aslanevrim4348]

Just watch the whole interview and just focus on Alan. He looks starstruck during the whole show !

[@anelkaisgood2]

Cantona was joking he’d score 80 goals a season, and Alan didn’t even laugh. 😅🤣 11:31

[@netdj74]

@@anelkaisgood2 I don't think he's joking. I feel the same way as Cantona. With the rules as they are right now, the forwards of the past would smash records after records.

[@anelkaisgood2]

@@netdj74 fair enough actually! I mean exaggeration (given how Lineker laughed)… but yes, I did love Shearer as a killer finisher in his time too.

[@anelkaisgood2]

@thesmithsnerd yup. It’s a good point being made. Still liked seeing how much Shearer enjoyed listening to that 😌

[@nellypringle2875]

Wow, imagine being able to be that articulate, intelligent, insightful and thoughtful in a second language. Brilliant interview, what a guy. He's more than a footballer in the same kind of way that Ali was more than a boxer. (And as a Newcastle fan, he was public enemy number 1 when I was a teenager 🤣).

[@MrKelso85]

I totally get that, I’m a Man U Fan, yet Faustino Asprilla was one of my child good favs and Alan shearer int he 90s their were just characters everywhere!

[@m.o.t7283]

​@@MrKelso85wow yeah I had forgot about him he was good finisher

[@matthewjamison]

Cantona broke my heart as a kid, scoring that 85th min F.A Cup Final winner against Liverpool. I was crying my wee eyes out 🤣. But some players transcend football rivalry & are truly special. Eric is one of them men.

[@ToffeesToffees]

Same for me with Rushy and king Kenny and Alan Hansen hated them but respected them even feared them seen Ian Rush last year in Liverpool and shouted hello and told him he spoilt my childhood he got the joke and laughed his head ..

[@mrwhite5121]

Finished work, sat in a pub for a pint with my headphones in watching this…forgot i was in the pub…you get put in a trance listening to “The King” . Brilliant

[@saidhammar5006]

As a Manchester United fan, bringing Cantona on interview is heaven. And what a way to do it. What a legend. The King.

[@GoonerGng]

As an Arsenal fan, I should dislike this man but I CANT, hes an icon of the game and he made me love football all the more . MERCI ERIC

[@silvio25432]

Same. The kick he did cemented his respect for me. Top 5 PL players for me

[@routineproofmusic454]

Tbf, hating someone because 30 years ago they played for a rival team, is definitely not what you "should" feel. Carry on not randomly hating people, it's good.

[@silvio25432]

@@routineproofmusic454 hate is a strong word, which he didn’t use. It makes perfect sense to dislike a player because they caused you pain in a heated rivalry. Obviosuly within reason, but as the saying goes ‘football is the most important thing out of all the least important things’. Let’s not pretend emotional investment isn’t at play in football.

[@routineproofmusic454]

@@silvio25432 OK, I apologise for my samantic error but no, I don't agree. You don't have to "dislike" an opposition player. And nobody but yourself is to blame for any emotional response you've ever had. The problem is, too many people use sport as an excuse to not control themselves.

[@routineproofmusic454]

Can't wait to find out which word I used incorrectly.

[@pjo1974]

27 years of painful, embarrassing failure ended by a true genius. United were faltering until he came and lifted the whole club up a few levels. An artist on the pitch as well as a warrior. Met him twice briefly, what a player ❤

[@alexavfclineham7301]

I met eric in my local beer garden back in 1996, sat with him,his son and his bodyguard before the crowds arrived. He was top class, could see me and my mate hovering and told us to sit down and we had a chat about football and aston villa, he said he'd score against us and he did

[@happywanderer84]

This is a wonderful story because it shows how personable he is and also how confident he is in his own ability. What a guy

[@alexavfclineham7301]

@happywanderer84 he was totally class, even once a crowd built up he sat there and let people have pics individually

[@lloydymk2013]

As a chelsea fan I can only say...this is the most legendary podcast guest u can ever ever imagine to have. You've peaked! What a man!

[@seedheechhaatee3891]

This is the best interview to have amongst every footballer of all time. So glad you have him at his age right now. Interesting spirit. This is just a human being who played football at the highest level...not a robot media trained footballer.

[@lukethomas6469]

This is possibly the best I've seen Eric come across in an interview. So relaxed and natural, no performance or anything. Truly comfortable amongst his peers. Great video.

[@TheRestlsFootball]

We are happy to hear that you enjoyed it.

[@silewis9396]

A bit of a performance at the end there lol but even that was enjoyable

[@netdj74]

I love this man. He was living for some time here in Lisbon and he went to see a game at Estádio de Alvalade, home of my club, Sporting Club dePortugal. He loved the atmosphere and he asked to visit the Academia, in line with what he said about loving the idea of forming young players and bringing them to the main squad. He loved it so much that his son began training at Sporting. I loved every single game i could watch of him, i always been a fan of Man Utd, and it's a shame there aren't no more players like him in the game. King Eric!!!

[@andracoz]

Both feet, heading the ball, could tackle, was fast for a big player, had great vision, strength and ability. The way he inspired his team mates to improve and to win. He will always be The King.

[@AL71B]

Wow. Can’t believe you’ve managed to get Eric on the show!!! Such an iconic and legendary figure for Man Utd. Nice bloke too. 👍

[@jermainedevries5536]

Gary and Alan allowing Cantona to speak without any disruptions 👌

[@davian_l]

My favourite player of all time. Nobody moved around the pitch like Eric and nobody has since. A grace to how he played. Top player, top guy, top human being.

[@user-kn8un4ru8p]

I saw Erics debut for Manchester United in Lisbon in a friendly against Benfica. So much was expected of him and the game passed off with nothing special to report. What I saw was glimpses of talent. When he settled down and got to know his teammates, the transformation was incredible. When United started winning, it was because of him....pure and simple. I was also at Selhurst Park that night in 1995, sat directly opposite when he challenged football. I saw him do it.......I still cherish the moment. He won the challenge, as I know plenty of players who had wanted to do the same thing, but didnt have the bottle. He is a worldly man with a voice that has you transfixed. If you lived through the EC era, you were blessed.

[@FabulousWanderers]

Greatest interview of a footballer ever. Eric was one of the true kings of the game. Also one of the most loved for the way he was & what he did here in the UK almost all football fans from every club here loved Eric. Thank you Eric & The Rest is Football team for bringing us this fantastic interview ⚽🧡🌟👍

[@robovac3557]

Nonsense.

[@TheAdArchive]

LOVE that he has an old phone and he doesn't let his kids have a smartphone - what a guy!

[@theoneandonly34]

You know.. what he said is true. Technology is ruining society

[@aslanevrim4348]

This is very common in France btw. Loads of people from my generation do the same thing as Cantona and avoid smartphones at all costs

[@willtallis5275]

@@aslanevrim4348I am doing that with my kids aswel no social media until there old enough to truly understand how it works and what goes on on it

[@TheAdArchive]

@@aslanevrim4348nice to see the French getting something right for a change 😉

[@osamashaheen972]

He has a team running his social media though

[@simonkendrick12]

What a player and what a personality. Im a Liverpool fan and sometimes you just have to set aside any rivalry and just admire what you see in front of your own eyes. He did things others couldnt, he had it all.

[@imrans2784]

What.a.don. The endings classic Eric, even the way he sips his water in the middle of his sentence, like he did in 95

[@Jamesadams210]

One of the best to grace the PL. it’s hard when you see modern players thrown around as world class and the best ever when players like cantona aren’t put in the same bracket. He was everything a player could be. Two feet, passes, crosses, great in the air, quick and his vision was second to none. And he could mix it with proper tough centre halves who used to be allowed to tackle unlike today’s lot. If we are defining world class its players like ERIC that should be right at the top of the list. He transcended the PL in so many ways and annoyingly so he changed man united forever. His foot print on that club should never be under estimated. Love this guy. King fu kicks, tantrums and all ❤

[@exelmans8855]

The problem with Cantona is that nobody can stand him in France. Never did nothing for the national team.

[@alphacanine9641]

Do your homework he never played much for the national French team as him & manager didn't like each other.

[@exelmans8855]

@@alphacanine9641 he wasn’t good enough in the national team period. That’s the reason, and France Bulgaria buried him along with Ginola. No one really care about them in France, when somebody like Pogba, that people don’t really like in England, he’s a national hero.

[@Jamesadams210]

@@exelmans8855 not sure of that relevance but hey

[@Jamesadams210]

@@alphacanine9641 what on earth has that got to do with my statement about him being world class.

[@larrysellers7891]

Cantona was more than a football player for Mancunians. He understood where the energy came from in the city, the youth, the music, the rebellion, the art, the creativity. It was all about freedom. He understood us, and we understood him. And for that, we all walked a little taller.

[@aurobindnarendran6335]

Beautifully put

[@paulcuff8845]

Superb comment. Spot on

[@apachesurvival5440]

Birthday card pish

[@julesjules7097]

Mic drop, Exit stage right... legend..! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@foadghavami2004]

What a great interview, what a greater than life character. He gave us enormous joy and passion when he was the king of Manchester and reign of England.

[@TopGun69]

We'll drink and drink and drink to Eric the King the King the King he's the leader of our football team...he's the greatest centre forward the world has ever seen ! Wow what a fantastic interview 👏 Long Live The King ❤

[@roberthayes9842]

King Eric, what a guy he's love for life and humanity pours out of him, I think that's what made him a great footballer. Very special man

[@Azam001]

Leeds fan, and i have no issues with Eric. His house when he lived in leeds was a few streets away from mine. Walked passed it every day on my way to school. Bumped him on so many occasions. An absolute legend then and even more of a legend now!!

[@JamesCleminson-qw3gk]

Just got up and left......King Eric, never change 👏🏻🤣

[@jimjogger306]

Eric Cantona made a good point about Sir Alex, He won the Champions league with the old generation without social media, Nearly 10 years later he won the Champions League with the new generation, This in itself is a feat, I never thought about it like that.

[@LoneRangerG5]

And we on the European cup winners cup and Super cup with Aberdeen in the early 80’s. They beat Bayern Munich, Hamburg and Real Madrid. Unbelievable.

[@mancmayhem8165]

@@LoneRangerG5beat Di Stefano Real Madrid for the cwc with Aberdeen…. Beat Cruyff’s Barca in the 1991 cwc with United

[@KyleJamesFrazer]

Fantastic stuff. Really impressed that you guys just let him talk, and take his long pauses, without interruption too. What a guy.

[@jeremymuir4332]

He lives with such conviction perhaps not with normal reasoning but he's so definitive with his decision making and it comes across in his conversation as much as his exploits. He's a captivating person.

[@harlock2019]

I'm speechless. This was incredible. Absolutely epic interview.

[@IanWonnacott]

I’ve seen some of the greats in person Best,Maradona, Messi, Ronaldo but King Eric will always be my favourite he moved with grace and ease and did things that were sometimes unbelievable king 👑

[@andrewjohnson8003]

When i use to watch him play at old Trafford the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. His aura was amazing . Loved going to see him play. Miss this legend . Forever the king

[@joshuaking1194]

I met King Eric about 20 years ago at the beach football when I lived in Dubai and what an absolute legend he was. I was 13 and he was and still is my idol. Makes me feel like a kid again when I hear him speak 😂

[@shaneoneill9013]

The one person in the world I would most love to have dinner with. An absolute legend. Thank you, Eric, for everything you have given us.

[@akifsevindi6043]

" Football is different now." Best quote of the interview.

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

Holy shit! How the hell did you get Eric on? 😮 Cheers Eric, you gave us all some life long memories. A truly unique player and man.

[@jamesrichardson3500]

I could listen to Eric all day. What a wonderful human being......hated him at the time as a player as e played for United, but when you look back, my god he changed English football.

[@halpep3363]

What a man from a scouser. Speaks like a true man of the people.

[@mikepearson3226]

Cantona was a truly special player, a one off . For a tall man he was extraordinarily skillful, great in the air and powerful. And he coped with the defenders of the day. Excellent interview, well done Gary and Alan!!!

[@nanha1034]

The best interview I have ever seen this man talks pure sense. The modern world he talks I agree so much.

[@Shteeve82]

I could listen to Eric all day! He is like a modern day philosopher. So much knowledge and experience

[@garethreid327]

This man was soo important to the class of 92 it can't be underestimated

[@jackhatley328]

I love this man. One of my earliest childhood memories was jumping around the living room with my dad, celebrating that volley against liverpool in the FA cup final.

[@eddiepower3806]

Will never forget dat volly wat a genius would of loved to have shearer in dat era would of won a lot more

[@erroreliminator2.076]

"When a goat follows his hero in his car, its because the ruler on the racetrack returns." "THE LEGEND IS BACK!!!" ERIC CANTONA THE GOAT

[@hamonryechinaski180]

👍👍👍❤️ Hey, after disliking the guy for his United goals, trying to sneer at the trawler quote (but failing because even I, as a teenager, realised it was next level for a footballer), I listened and enjoyed this interview, appreciated he's still a little guarded *but what an ending* He's got a sense of humour and still got that flair. Loved this👍❤️

[@Helios1234p]

This is a reference to the new Ford Capri. A video literally popped up on my FB feed by Ford as I was watching this interview. Cue the end and it all made sense. FB definitely listening...

[@TheUnitedView79]

What a legend! Retired far too early from the game but I think it made sense for the type of character he is… The King

[@user-mn1vz5ew7o]

Eric Cantona has lived his life to the fullest and still continues to do so. Respect for his passion and respect for life and following his dreams.

[@GreigM6]

Absolute legend, could listen to Cantona talk dusk till dawn 👑

[@SchnitzelCFC]

Great player. An even greater man. And that's saying something because he was one hell of a player

[@chrismiller6317]

I’m a die hard Gooner have been since the 60s and I have seen some unbelievable players strut their stuff and Eric is right up there with very very best,he most certainly owns the greatest goal celebration I’ve ever seen against Sunderland his face just IT’S ME so glad to see you are doing well What a LEGEND COYG ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MrMusic238]

Cantona with Wenger and his early team would’ve been nuts

[@Martdes]

Eric Cantona... Every word is pure gold. The King still reigns supreme!👑⚽ #KingEric #PodcastGold

[@hman3966]

this man was a legend of the game He was probably the main reason why Manchester United became so successful in the '90s, he had a special presence on the pitch and drove the team to win titles and cup

[@andrewherbert7108]

Eric was iconic. A legend. A presence on the pitch that couldn't be matched. He was everything I wanted to be as a young footballer. Even the 'kung foo' kick, it just made us love him more. Mainly because he was defending his own, which is admirable to me. King Eric, the game of football has not been the same since. Plus 100 icon points for the walk off at the end, pure Eric. Love it. Great pod as ever, but this one is one we'll watch again and again in times to come.

[@MrKelso85]

My favourite player of all time! And even now best podcast I’ve ever listened too! Best background pure Art even his home set up 😍😍

[@ersenal7021]

What a legend and personality! You are simply captivated by his charisma. The modern game of football lacks characters like Eric, which is a shame.

[@johnsmithsonian4712]

Most I’ve seen the guys focused during an interview. They are listening to every word. Love to see it. Also, clear Eric respects Alan and Gary for their football abilities and careers

[@_.o.n.t.o.p._]

Ngl this might be up there as one of the best if not the best interviews in this channel 🐐

[@allangow4746]

King Eric, thank you for everything. United !

[@wesleyhowson9439]

No bigger Icons in football than the King. What a podcast he understands football and the emotional ties that come with it 👑 in awe of him

[@richyorosun9187]

We all love this show but big thanks for having the King on. 🙌🏿😭 I miss this era sooooo much. As a Manchester United fan I cannot thank those scuzzy Leeds enough. You have to give it to their scouts for taking a chance on this maverick 👏🏿

[@andrew71017]

He’s definitely the coolest man in the world

[@joabbedoyan9122]

The way that Eric smiles when he talks about Sir Alex is magnificent. Every player becomes a boy again when they talk about him, looking up to him

[@christophersloan3184]

What a guy, was an absolute hero when I was growing up in Manchester… knew if he was playing United would probably win because he was brilliant and he made everyone else better.

[@EricBlair-jg2ux]

What an outro, as iconic as his playing days. I met him once with my cousin when he was on his way to Gary Mcallister's house in Wetherby at his time at Leeds, he could hardly speak a word of English back then but as I spoke French (being English but having grown up in Brussels) he actually stopped and chatted with me for 5mins and signed my Leeds shirt. An unforgettable childhood moment.

[@markcchambers9846]

I'm a Newcastle fan but Eric is the king, an absolute legend

[@Paul-l9k]

What a star, class act bar none. Always worth watching, even his adverts are classic.

[@rufusharbud3673]

What a fantabulous human being Eric is.... such great humility and passion for everything he talks about. There is not many interviews where the audience is captivated so much listening to this great man.

[@blahqwe]

Privileged to say I saw him on his return to Selhurst Park, United beat Wimbledon 4-2 and he was involved in 3 of the 4 goals.

[@gracie5140]

A legend and an iconic figure that still commands the stage when he played people stood up and watched and when he talked people listened, charismatic, magnetic and enigmatic. A wonderful man and an icon of the premier league without doubt.

[@leerobson999]

As a Man Utd fan that interview was amazing. It showed the respect even Alan, as a rival had for him. Collars up

[@gavinsaunders3539]

What an interview and what a man. Even as a liverpool supporter a lot of the United players from the 90s deserve a huge amount of respect.

[@JG-jc8dm]

I went and rewatched the "Seagulls" press conference again after this. Iconic is an often overused term but that's exactly what it was. The sip of water is just chef's kiss.

[@whitenbald]

Phenomenal interview, it's great to see the human side of Eric in a long-form podcast! The ending actually makes sense now I've heard it a couple of times. Just like his seagulls and sardines comment. The man is an artist!!!

[@MiguelGomes-kg6ml]

The man, the myth, the legend, the king, the only 🐐! ERIC CANTONA. Thanks guys that was amazing

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

First interview ive ever watched of Cantona. Never knew he has a sense of humour. Love this !❤

[@samya7120]

Great Interview , when Canto is here plus you guys it's simply magnificient

[@sf49ers88]

what a wonderful interview, great to see Cantona again!

[@Eddie-km4do]

My absolute hero, he brought so much happiness to my childhood, my escape from reality ❤❤❤

[@fitnessbalance7924]

Well that’s the best podcast I’ve ever seen. Well done lads, and love and admiration to Eric ❤❤

[@simonwarner3601]

You will always be loved. You are a football wizard and forever a legend . Respect!

[@jamietrev]

Thanks chaps for a wonderful video; I’ve a difficult few days and the joy, spirit and warmth of this gave me a great big smile

[@sneintzville]

This is the first time I have watched a full pod cast episode, only because Sir Eric was on stage. 🎉

[@Rodney-Blackburn]

King Eric, thanks for the best memories at United from 1992-97 ❤🥰

[@paul8386]

As an LFC fan, I hated this guy when he was at Utd but he is great to listen too. Honest and clear. He plays bass too!

[@marttyler2569]

Genuinely one of football's unsung greats, watched him growing up and an absolute genius on the pitch, yes he had problems but dam he was good

[@mattthorogood1385]

Micha so excitable and enthralled with Eric as was Alan. His passion for all of his vocations shines through and every word thought out.. great stuff all round. ❤

[@77munkyboy]

hands down my favorite player to have played.

[@TheShirtie]

This Man is my hero, this interview takes me back to when I was a kid and I have so many Great memories of watching him play.

[@jpdorsethq1280]

A legend,a diamond,a king and my hero...Thanks to all.Ooh !Ahh! Cantona...