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BBC News
02-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Is 'bad attitude' useful? Fans on Cunha signing
We asked for your views on Matheus Cunha signing for Manchester are some of your comments:Nick: I'm happy with this. We're creating, but not scoring, so getting someone in who has experience scoring in the Premier League can only be a good I think it is a fantastic signing in this struggling Manchester United era. I see hope because he can play in so many positions in Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3/3-4-2-1 and United need goals, that's all they Cunha has the skills but does he have the temperament for the most 'under the microscope' and 'under pressure' club currently in the world? I hope so but so much needs to change around him to get the best from him. Let's hope Amorim's plan gets the support from the boardroom. I'm still holding my At last; the right player, at the right price and at the right age. What could go wrong?Karl: Definitely a step in the right direction. His stats say he has everything we've been missing - awareness, speed, balance, a finishing edge and above all, confidence. Can't wait to see how he works alongside the likes of Amad, Fernandes and Yes, he's renowned for his 'bad attitude' but that's just because he wants to win, which is an attitude sadly lacking in quite a few of our current squad. I seem to recall a certain Mr Cantona was slated for his attitude when we signed him!
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
People are just realising Man Utd legend Eric Cantona is COUSINS with new Pope Leo XIV
The French icon was recently back in Manchester on a fan crusade GOD SQUAD People are just realising Man Utd legend Eric Cantona is COUSINS with new Pope Leo XIV ERIC CANTONA was worshipped by Manchester United fans - and they might have been on to something. French genealogy experts have discovered the football icon is related to Pope Leo XIV. 3 Eric Cantona is a distant cousin of the new Pope Credit: Getty 3 Pope Leo XIV is American but has relatives in France and Italy Credit: The Mega Agency Cantona, 58, took English football by storm in the early 1990s. After a short stint at Leeds, he joined United in 1992 and spent five eventful years at Old Trafford. Geneanet have taken a deep dive into Pope Leo's ancestry after he took on the role earlier this month. Born in Chicago, Pope Leo's real name is Robert Francis Prevost. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL GAME OF THROW-INS How Gary's BBC exit will spark rivalry between MOTD hosts for World Cup The study traced the Pope's roots back to France after discovering his paternal grandfather was born in Italy and emigrated to the US. The study managed to map out Leo's lineage all the way back to 1415. And it turns out the Pope is a relative of Cantona - with the pair distant cousins. The United icon and the family of Leo XIV are linked from the 12th to the 15th generation. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK They are joined by the marriage of Bertrand Negrel and Louise Jean, who wed in 1566 in Roquevaire, Southern France. Cantona, who was born in Marseille in 1966, is also a cousin of famous author Albert Camus, according to the study. Looking for Manchester The 58-year-old was recently back in Manchester on a fan crusade. He signed his whole family up as shareholders in rebel club FC United. Cantona took aim at United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe for his decision-making since taking over the club. He claims the Ineos owner is trying to "destroy everything" and blasted the decision to move away from Old Trafford. The Frenchman said: 'I support United because I really love United. "But now if I was a fan and I had to choose a club I don't think I would choose United. 3 'For me, that is very important to respect these people like you respect your manager and your team-mates. 'I think since Ratcliffe arrived it's the complete opposite and this team of directors they try to destroy everything and they don't respect anybody. 'They even want to change the stadium. 'The soul of the team and the club is not in the players. All the people around is like a big family. 'I don't feel close to these kind of decisions. They have another strategy, another project. Do you feel close to this project? I don't think so."
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
People are just realising Man Utd legend Eric Cantona is COUSINS with new Pope Leo XIV
ERIC CANTONA was worshipped by Manchester United fans - and they might have been on to something. French genealogy experts have discovered the football icon is related to 3 Eric Cantona is a distant cousin of the new Pope Credit: Getty 3 Pope Leo XIV is American but has relatives in France and Italy Credit: The Mega Agency Cantona, 58, took English football by storm in the early 1990s. After a short stint at Leeds, he joined United in 1992 and spent Born in Chicago, Pope Leo's real name is Robert Francis Prevost. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL The study traced the Pope's roots back to France after discovering his paternal grandfather was born in Italy and emigrated to the US. The study managed to map out Leo's lineage all the way back to 1415. And it turns out the Pope is a relative of Cantona - with the pair distant cousins. The United icon and the family of Leo XIV are linked from the 12th to the 15th generation. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK They are joined by the marriage of Bertrand Negrel and Louise Jean, who wed in 1566 in Roquevaire, Southern France. Cantona, who was born in Marseille in 1966, is also a cousin of famous author Albert Camus, according to the study. Looking for Manchester The 58-year-old was recently He signed his whole family up as shareholders in rebel club FC United. Cantona took aim at United co-owner He claims the Ineos owner is trying to "destroy everything" and blasted the The Frenchman said: 'I support United because I really love United. "But now if I was a fan and I had to choose a club I don't think I would choose United. 3 'For me, that is very important to respect these people like you respect your manager and your team-mates. 'I think since Ratcliffe arrived it's the complete opposite and this team of directors they try to destroy everything and they don't respect anybody. 'They even want to change the stadium. 'The soul of the team and the club is not in the players. All the people around is like a big family. 'I don't feel close to these kind of decisions. They have another strategy, another project. Do you feel close to this project? I don't think so."
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Inside Eric Cantona's new electric Ford Capri with shirt number on doors and nod to THAT kung fu kick
Scroll down to see what Eric collects instead of cars NEW, CAR, CANTONA Inside Eric Cantona's new electric Ford Capri with shirt number on doors and nod to THAT kung fu kick Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HERE'S Eric Cantona with his electric Ford Capri. It can only be his. It's got his signature on the front wings, '7' on the doors (his Man United shirt number) and a 3D crown printed on the rear pillars. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Eric Cantona's personalised Ford Capri looks stunning Credit: Ford 5 Cantona doesn't have a car collection, but has owned a Rolls Royce Credit: Ford For King Eric, obviously. There's even a silhouette of his infamous kung-fu kick stitched on to the front headrests. I'm not even joking. Cantona was promised a car after fronting Ford's big unveil last summer. He told me: 'I like this car. 'It's a bit like me. 'I was a footballer, then I became an actor and a singer. 'But inside I'm the same person. 'I just express myself with football, express myself with acting, with music or with lyrics or whatever. 'But it's the same soul. I'm an EV driver & it's painful... Brits MUST hit two key criteria before they even think about getting one 'It's me. Like the Capri.' Cantona doesn't have a car collection, like almost every other Prem star. He prefers art. He said: 'We have different passions. 'Me, I collect art. Sculptures. Paintings. Different things. 'I have two of Anish Kapoor – the one who did the big sculpture in front of the Olympic Stadium (the Orbit). 'He's in every museum in the world. 'The first money I earned, I invested in art. 'So I have a nice collection.' Cantona did once own a Rolls-Royce Corniche, which was daubed in graffiti by street artist JonOne to raise money for a French homeless charity. He said: 'I had it for 15 years when I was in England – the car was in France, and I drove it maybe 500km. Nothing. 'So I sold it at auction for the Fondation Abbé Pierre. 'I think it made 120,000 euros. 'You can see it if you go to Paris. 'It was bought by the president of the Accor group and it's now in the reception of the Hotel Molitor, which is a very famous place. So nice.' Maybe his Capri will end up there one day too. 5 A nod to the infamous kung-fu kick on the car's seats Credit: Ford 5 Eric's signature on the vehicle Credit: Ford
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Inside Eric Cantona's new electric Ford Capri with shirt number on doors and nod to THAT kung fu kick
HERE'S Eric Cantona with his electric Ford Capri. It can only be his. It's got his signature on the front wings, '7' on the doors (his Advertisement 5 Eric Cantona's personalised Ford Capri looks stunning Credit: Ford 5 Cantona doesn't have a car collection, but has owned a Rolls Royce Credit: Ford For There's even a silhouette of his infamous kung-fu kick stitched on to the front headrests. I'm not even joking. Cantona was promised a car after fronting Ford's big unveil last summer. Advertisement READ MORE ON MOTORS He told me: 'I like this car. 'It's a bit like me. 'I was a footballer, then I became an actor and a singer. 'But inside I'm the same person. Advertisement Most read in Motors 'I just express myself with football, express myself with acting, with music or with lyrics or whatever. 'But it's the same soul. I'm an EV driver & it's painful... Brits MUST hit two key criteria before they even think about getting one 'It's me. Like the Capri.' Cantona doesn't have a car collection, like almost every other Prem star. Advertisement He prefers art. He said: 'We have different passions. 'Me, I collect art. Sculptures. Paintings. Different things. 'I have two of Anish Kapoor – the one who did the big sculpture in front of the Olympic Stadium (the Orbit). Advertisement 'He's in every museum in the world. 'The first money I earned, I invested in art. 'So I have a nice collection.' Cantona did once own a Rolls-Royce Corniche, which was daubed in graffiti by street artist JonOne to raise money for a French homeless charity. Advertisement He said: 'I had it for 15 years when I was in England – the car was in France, and I drove it maybe 500km. Nothing. 'So I sold it at auction for the Fondation Abbé Pierre. 'I think it made 120,000 euros. 'You can see it if you go to Paris. Advertisement 'It was bought by the president of the Accor group and it's now in the reception of the Hotel Molitor, which is a very famous place. So nice.' Maybe his Capri will end up there one day too. 5 A nod to the infamous kung-fu kick on the car's seats Credit: Ford 5 Eric's signature on the vehicle Credit: Ford Advertisement 5 The electric motor has the football star's shirt number 7 on the side Credit: Ford
