ITS THAT TIME AGAIN! yep...it's the seagulls

The "Eric Cantona kick" refers to his infamous kung-fu style kick delivered to a Crystal Palace fan, Matthew Simmons, during a match at Selhurst Park on January 25, 1995, after being sent off for a foul on Richard Shaw; the incident led to Cantona's ban, a jail sentence (later community service), and his cryptic "seagull" press statement, forever marking his rebellious football persona. What Happened:

• The Match: Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace, January 25, 1995. Yep...11 years ago!!
• The Foul: Cantona was shown a red card for kicking Palace defender Richard Shaw.
• The Incident: As Cantona walked off, he confronted Matthew Simmons, a fan in the front row who was reportedly shouting abuse,  
  And then—like something out of a martial arts film—he launched himself into the stands, foot first....... A flying Kung Fu kick, followed by a flurry of punches. Pandemonium erupted. 
  Football had never seen anything like it. Fans, players, stewards—everyone was stunned. In that split-second, Cantona turned a red card incident into an international scandal.
• The match itself was tight and goalless, a simmering contest with tension bubbling under the surface. United were pushing, but Palace were proving stubborn. Cantona, known for his sublime skill and simmering temper, was already a focal point. Then came the turning point—Cantona was shown a red card for kicking out at Palace defender Richard Shaw. A typical flash of Cantona’s fiery temperament? Perhaps. But no one could have predicted what would happen next.
• Aftermath: Suspension & Jail: Manchester United suspended Cantona for the season, and he received a two-week jail sentence for assault, which was later overturned on appeal, replaced by 150 hours of community service. Matthew Simmons: The fan was later fined and banned for threatening behaviour, even assaulting a prosecutor in court. 
• Cantona's Statement: Cantona famously told reporters, "When seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea," before leaving!!! Significance: The kick solidified Cantona's image as a rebellious, passionate, and unpredictable football icon, often called "The King" by United's fans https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=758442633008312

Cantona married Isabelle Ferrer in 1987. They have two children together. They divorced in 2003. He married actress Rachida Brakni in 2007, below. They have two children together. Cantona's brother, Joel, is a former footballer who retired at a young age and went into acting. His cousin, Sacha Opinel, is a footballer.