When Canton was throwing an epic kick into a fan – 30 years from the legendary incident

Today, 30 years ago, an incident that went beyond the limits of sport shocked the world of football. Eric Cantona, one of the most charismatic and explosive players of his generation, became a headline for a kick that did not go to goals but on the face of a fan. He was an ordinary, apparently, a Manchester United match at London’s “Selharst Park” against Crystal Palace. The game evolved smoothly until in the second half, Palace defender Richard Shaw, pulled the Canton jersey. The Frenchman, known for his strong personality, reacted violently and the referee left him with a red card. As Canton was heading to the locker room, a Crystal Palace fan, Matthew Simmons approached him and shouted at a close distance: “Gam @@ ne, you go back to your France and a fucking fuck @@”, according to testimonies. Then without thinking about it a second time, Canton takes forums, jumps over the billboards and throws […]
Source: News Beast

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