Although he has moved away from the world of football since ending his career in 1997, Éric Cantona still keeps an eye on the team that ” gave everything », Manchester United. A club which has lost its splendor since the departure of Alex Ferguson in 2013. A decline which obviously does not leave the “King” indifferent.
Ready to offer his services to the residents of Old Trafford, Eric Cantona was rejected by the current priority, Jim Ratcliffe. Which didn’t help the British billionaire’s popularity with the former French international.
“ I have many other passions and projects, but I told myself that for two or three years, maybe I could put them aside and try to give something to this club, which gave me everything. But he didn’t seem interested. I did what I had to do, so I no longer feel guilty. I did my best”declared “Canto” during a conference organized Thursday in Ireland, in comments reported by the Telegraph.
“They destroyed it,” Cantona accuses Ratcliffe
The former number 7 of the Red Devils was then more virulent against the club’s owners. “ Sir Alex Ferguson created a magnificent attacking style of football, which the new owners should have built on. Instead, they destroyed it “, said the native of Marseille.
More in tune with modern football, Eric Cantona said he preferred to follow matches from lower divisions. Because he
does not find the energy that there was in the past (in current football, editor’s note). It’s not the fault of the supporters, it’s the fault of the people who are in charge of the clubs, of the economic system. »
