Eric Cantona claims he should have kung-fu kicked fan harder, adds he's no role model

Man United legend Eric Cantona had a penchant for controversy throughout his career, something which made former Liverpool manr Graeme Souness pass chance to sign him before his move to Leeds. former French international has had his fair share of controversies but ne more bizarre than Cantona kung-fu kick on a Crystal Palace fan that earned him an eight-month ban from football. former Leeds United striker said that he does t regret his actions on that fateful day more than 25 years ago and believes he should have kicked Crystal Palace fan harder. 

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Eric Cantona suspension: Man United great does t regret infamous Cantona kung-fu kick

Eric Cantona won four Premier League titles in his five years at Manchester United, but his favourite moment remains Cantona kung-fu kick on Crystal Palace fan, who he refers to as ' hooligan'. talismanic striker was sent off four minutes into second half and had a swarm of insults directed at him from Crystal Palace fans as he walked off towards changing room. When Crystal Palace fan Matw Simmons yelled an insult at him, French striker turned down his collar and unleashed what was termed as Eric Cantona kung-fu kick, with whole world watching. Man United striker was subsequently banned for rest of season before suspension was increased to eight months.

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Speaking on 25th anniversary of Eric Cantona Kung-fu kick, former Manchester United striker answered fan questions for FourFourTwo magazine and showed remorse for his treatment of Crystal Palace fan. Cantona said that he wanted to do what he wanted to. He added that if he wanted to kick a fan he would do it, and he's t a role model to refrain from it. Eric Cantona furr added that life is a circus and he is t a superior teacher telling people how to behave and added that he should have hit Crystal Palace fan harder. 

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Cantona kung-fu kick: Robbie Slater believes Eric Cantona suspension handed Blackburn title

Speaking on  Fox Football Podcast, former Blackburn star Robbie Slater said that everyone was shocked by Eric Cantona kung-fu kick. Slater believes Cantona suspension essentially handed Blackburn Premier League title. Slater added that Man United were a different side with Eric Cantona playing and recalled that y lost all three matches against m that season. Blackburn star added that he spoke to forward during a testimonial in France and Man United legend revealed that fan deserved to be kicked and showed remorse whatsoever. 

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