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I should have kicked him even harder. He deserved it': Eric Cantona comes out fighting
A new documentary at Cannes film festival looks at the French footballer’s five turbulent and triumphant seasons in Manchester – and the love story between him and manager Alex Ferguson
TL;DR
- A new documentary about Eric Cantona is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
- The film covers Cantona's five turbulent and triumphant seasons with Manchester United, including his iconic 1996 FA Cup final winning goal.
- A major focus is the infamous 'kung-fu kick' incident at Crystal Palace and Cantona's subsequent eight-month ban.
- Directors David Tryhorn and Ben Nicholas describe the film as a 'love story' between Cantona and manager Alex Ferguson.
- The documentary features archival footage, new interviews, and Cantona's own childhood footage.
- Cantona, now 59, admits he has no regrets about the kick and believes he should have 'kicked him even harder'.