Eric Cantona was a victim of Ginola’s mistake with the nation having failed to qualify for the 1990 and 1994 World Cups. He retired for the 1998 edition-France ironically going on to win the title for the first time.
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In 1997, Cantona unexpectedly announced his retirement from football at the age of 30. He pursued a career in cinema and had roles in the 1998 film, Elizabeth, starring Cate Blanchett; the 2008 film French Film, and the 2009 film, Looking For Eric.
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Cantona also took an interest in the sport of beach soccer; as player-manager of the France national team, he won the 2005 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
Did Eric Cantona Ever Win Ballon d Or?
The closest that the upturned collar-sporting Manchester United icon, Eric Cantona ever got to Ballon d’Or glory was 1993’s third place behind Roberto Baggio and Dennis Bergkamp.
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