When Eric Cantona said he was retiring from professional football, shockwaves were felt in every corner of the globe. Even ten days on, Manchester United fans everywhere are still struggling to come to terms with the fact that The King will not be gracing Premiership pitches ever again. But Eric's decision to walk away from the sport he loves should not just be sad news for the Old Trafford faithful. You cannot deny that English football will be a much poorer place without him. next season. Of course, his career has not been a one-way track to glory. Who can forget that night at Selhurst Park when the great man went kung-fu crazy?? Or that silly quote about sardines following the trawler?

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