Source: Daily_Mail
Eric Cantona: Kung-Fu kick was best moment of my career
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona claims his infamous kung fu-style kick on a Crystal Palace fan was the best memory of his career.The Frenchman was banned in 1995 after launching himself into the crowd with a kick at Palace fan Matthew Simmons after being sent off.The incident was a black spot on a magnificent career but Cantona - who recently became director of football for the New York Cosmos - insists it was a high point. Hitting out: Cantona insists he did the world of football a favour with his infamous kung-fu kick on a Crystal Palace fanAsked on BBC's Football Focus what the highlight of his career was, he responded: 'When I did the kung fu kick on the hooligan, because these kind of people don't have to be at the game.'I think maybe it's like a dream for some, you know sometimes to kick these kind of people. Back in the game: Old Trafford legend Cantona is now involved with new MLS franchise New Yorks Cosmos'So I did it for them. So they are happy. It's a kind of freedom for them.'So I speak about that because maybe they felt it. Because they felt something special physically. Maybe it was a different feeling.'It's a great feeling, but different.'VIDEO: Cantona's infamous kung-fu kick Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson slaps gagging order on himself following FA charge Deal me in: Man United midfielder Carrick pens new three-year contractPractice makes perfect! Nani reveals hard work that helped him starAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion