Eric Cantona
Manchester United 'considering Eric Cantona return'
Manchester United are reportedly discussing the possibility of appointing club legend Eric Cantona as an ambassador alongside the likes of Bryan Robson and Denis Irwin.
Mar 24, 17:26
Seven times footballers have confronted supporters
Eric Dier is not the first footballer to be involved in a heated exchange with a fan.
Mar 5, 09:23
Angel Di Maria: 'I was forced to wear seven shirt at Manchester United'
Angel Di Maria claims that he was forced to wear the number seven shirt when he joined Manchester United from Real Madrid in 2014.
Feb 4, 23:12
Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick 25 years on: Football's most shocking incidents
The Frenchman stunned the football world with his attack on Matthew Simmons in January 1995.
Jan 25, 06:05
Watkins recalls Cantona's famous "seagulls and trawlers" speech
The former Manchester United director and legal advisor helped the fiery Frenchman write his cryptic 'seagulls and trawler' address.
Jan 24, 18:37
All-time Premier League combined XI: Liverpool vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Liverpool and Manchester United, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both clubs throughout the Premier League era.
Jan 16, 20:39
Top 10 Premier League midfielders of the decade
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 Premier League midfielders of the decade, including Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool legends.
Dec 25, 13:00
Top 15 Premier League players of the decade
Sports Mole selects its top 15 Premier League players of the past decade, including players from Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.
Dec 25, 10:00
Premier League Team of the Decade - Sergio Aguero, Gareth Bale, Virgil van Dijk
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the decade from 2010 to 2019, including Sergio Aguero, Gareth Bale and Virgil van Dijk.
Dec 25, 09:00
Five controversial football transfers that worked out
Five of the most unexpected or controversial football transfers that turned out to be incredibly shrewd moves.
Nov 9, 16:14
News Extra: Mane and Salah make up, Delph's X-rated rant, Celtic in for Wanyama
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Sadio Mane revealing he has made up with Mohamed Salah, Fabian Delph berating his teammates and Celtic returning for Victor Wanyama.
Sep 18, 11:14
Eric Cantona delivers strange speech about 'eternal life'
The former Manchester United is no stranger to cryptic statements.
Aug 30, 11:52
Virgil van Dijk "very proud" after beating Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo to UEFA's top award
The Liverpool star comfortably beat Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in a vote for Europe's best player at the Champions League draw in Monaco.
Aug 30, 07:50
Kevin De Bruyne breaks Premier League assist record
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne becomes the fastest player to register 50 Premier League assists, beating the record previously held by Arsenal's Mesut Ozil.
Aug 25, 14:38
Roy Keane, Vincent Kompany, John Terry: The top 10 Premier League captains ever
Following Vincent Kompany's decision to leave Manchester City, Sports Mole looks at where he ranks among the greatest captains in Premier League history.
May 20, 21:46
Rio Ferdinand 'in talks over Manchester United sporting director role'
Rio Ferdinand is the latest ex-Manchester United player to be linked with a backroom position at Old Trafford, having reportedly been asked to become sporting director.
Apr 30, 14:00
Edwin van der Sar open to Manchester United return as director of football
Edwin van der Sar is open to the possibility of returning to Manchester United in a boardroom role, but not until he has finished his project with current employers Ajax.
Apr 7, 19:23
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Wolves and Man United, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Apr 1, 12:11
In Pictures: In pictures: Chelsea and Manchester United FA Cup clashes
In pictures: Chelsea and Manchester United FA Cup clashes
Feb 17, 10:19
Ed Woodward 'preparing Manchester United overhaul'
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward plans 'an overhaul of the club' ahead of next season, according to a report.
Feb 16, 09:46
Eric Cantona emerges as favourite for Manchester United role
Eric Cantona is the bookies' favourite to take over as Manchester United's director of football, despite not being involved in the game for more than two decades.
Feb 15, 13:54
The 'Baby-Faced Assassin' and other memorable footballer nicknames
The Norwegian's super-sub status won him the nickname the 'Baby-Faced Assassin' due to his youthful looks and killer instincts in the box.
Dec 19, 10:42
Preview: Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Crystal Palace, including team news, predicted lineups and head-to-head records.
Nov 22, 19:38
Top 10 Premier League strikers of all time
To mark Didier Drogba's retirement from football, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest strikers of the Premier League era.
Nov 22, 15:47
Paul Ince: 'Jose Mourinho is suffocating Paul Pogba at Manchester United'
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince claims that Jose Mourinho is "suffocating" Paul Pogba and believes the Frenchman should leave the club.
Nov 22, 09:48
Preview: Manchester City vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's derby between Premier League leaders Manchester City and Manchester United, including team news, predictions and head-to-head records.
Nov 9, 20:57
Eric Cantona: 'I suffer watching Manchester United'
Eric Cantona says that he has been made to "suffer" watching Manchester United under Jose Mourinho and questions why his former club have stuck by the Portuguese.
Oct 26, 23:20
Eric Cantona: 'Jose Mourinho not right for Manchester United'
Former Manchester United forward Eric Cantona claims that Jose Mourinho 'is the wrong manager' for the Red Devils, insisting that Pep Guardiola should be in charge.
Sep 9, 13:27
Alexis Sanchez 'handed famous No.7 shirt at Manchester United'
Alexis Sanchez will reportedly be handed the same number seven shirt worn by the likes of David Beckham and George Best when he completes his move to Manchester United.
Jan 15, 15:55
Phil Neville: 'Alexis Sanchez for £25m would be an absolute snip'
Phil Neville believes that signing Alexis Sanchez for £25m would be an "absolute snip" for Manchester United.
Jan 11, 21:52
Jamie Carragher: 'David Silva is Manchester City's best ever player'
Former Liverpool captain Jamie Carragher claims that David Silva is "Manchester City's greatest ever player".
Dec 4, 10:39
Juan Mata: 'Eric Cantona a Manchester United legend'
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata says that former United man Eric Cantona is a "true legend" within the Old Trafford club.
Nov 27, 18:03
Eric Cantona: 'Pep Guardiola better option for Manchester United'
Eric Cantona admits that he "prefers the way Pep Guardiola plays", while describing Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho as overly defensive.
Nov 25, 12:38
Stoke City, Newcastle United 'eye non-league forward'
Stoke City and Newcastle United reportedly scout 19-year-old forward Nordine Ibouroi, who currently plays his football for fourth-tier French outfit FC Martigues.
Oct 19, 11:01
Martin Edwards: 'Sir Alex Ferguson turned down chance to sign Zinedine Zidane'
Sir Alex Ferguson opted not to pursue Zinedine Zidane because he preferred Eric Cantona in his position at Manchester United, according to former chairman Martin Edwards.
Oct 8, 18:31
Graeme Souness: 'I missed out on Peter Schmeichel, Eric Cantona'
Graeme Souness reveals that Liverpool missed out on signing Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel - who became Manchester United legends - while Reds manager.
Oct 8, 18:19
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole selects a combined XI of Chelsea and Arsenal players ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between the London rivals at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 15, 12:18
Alexis Sanchez, Philippe Coutinho, Harry Kane - Five players in the spotlight
Sports Mole looks at five players who will be in the spotlight as Premier League football returns this weekend following the international break.
Sep 8, 17:48
Joey Barton: 'Football Association oblivious to match fixing'
Joey Barton hits out at the Football Association for the length of his 18-month ban and claims that he is not alone in betting on football matches.
Jun 18, 19:46
Sean Dyche questions "harsh" 18-month ban for Joey Barton
Sean Dyche claims that the 18-month ban passed down to Joey Barton for betting on football matches is "harsh", but says that he respects the FA's decision.
Apr 27, 16:21
