Why Eric Cantona will always be an Old Trafford king (video)

Before the heady days of Cristiano Ronaldo, or even David Beckham was something more artistic, and undoubtedly more than a bit insane. That something was Eric Cantona.The number 7 shirt has always been an iconic one for Man United, and his footballing abilities lit up the league, when he wasn't embroiled in controversy. In many ways he is a pre-cursor to the likes of Luis Suarez.

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Does Wayne Rooney get the respect he deserves?

 

If I were to ask you who scored more goals for Manchester United, Robin van Persie last season or Wayne Rooney the year before, I’d suggest most people would assume that it was the Dutchman.

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Is David Beckham overrated?

The recent announcement that David Beckham is to retire at the end of this season brought a great many players and managers to comment on his fantastic contribution to the game. His professionalism and dedication, at both club and international level, cannot be questioned and he is regularly hailed as a role model for children playing the game. He has won titles in four different countries but has his iconic status clouded the public judgement of how good he actually is?

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Where champions were made - A short European Round-Up 18-19 May

Real Madrid continue to be linked to former Milan and Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti, but Rafa Benitez’ name has also begun to spring up as a possible number two. On the pitch Real managed to beat Malaga 6-2, with 8 different players getting onto the score-sheet. Elsewhere Champions Barcelona beat Real Valladolid and Valencia beat Getafe.

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A Moment in Time - David Beckham 1996 (Video)

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David Beckham's finest moment (Video)

OK, I promise this is the last thing you'll hear about David Beckham. Promise.

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Bend it like Beckham - the best free kicks (video)

With David Beckham's imminent retirement, it is time to celebrate the wonderful art of the direct free-kick. There is not one football viewer who hasn't attempted to replicate one of Beckham's curlers into the top corner, but footballers themselves have their own individual techniques. Here's a selection of the most eye-catching efforts.

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Did the golden generation fulfill their potential?

One annoyingly loveable question surrounding English international campaigns in the Noughties was when were the country’s alleged world-class players going to add up to the sum of their parts? The question must be asked – was too much expected of them or was the problem ineffective management? A look at the individual club records of each would suggest the latter to be true, but can there ever be a decisive answer, as David Beckham, Golden Balls himself, announces his retirement?

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The managerial merry-go-round - Which tactitions can we expect to see on the move this summer?

As we draw near to the summer transfer window, media speculation surrounds players and coaches, here are some of the names mentioned that have moved or could be moving.

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Why we love David Beckham

It seems that 2013 is the year of retirement in football as David Beckham has decided to call time on what can only be described as a glittering career.

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The controversial side of David Beckham (Video)

Players leave their respects and fans weep as one of England’s most capped players announces his retirement at the age of 38. Few can dispute Beckham’s talent or his achievement. He won everything at club level and his passing and crossing skills were considered some of the best in the world. Beckham was also largely famous for his exploits off the pitch, with the celebrity wife, fashion range and advert appearances. Whilst he may not have been England’s best player of the decade, he was certainly the most famous.

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PSG want extended Beckham stay

Paris Saint-Germain are trying to convince David Beckham to spend another year in France but the 38-year-old has yet to make up his mind over his own future. 

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French football’s fading influence in Europe (a follow up)

Two weekends ago Andre Ayew, Marseille’s Ghanaian forward received a red card in the dying seconds of their hard-fought 1-0 win over Lorient. He claims he had joined the melee following a slap to Mathieu Valbuena in order to calm things down

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Set piece masters

Free kicks are simple, all you are required to do is to get the ball inside the nets and run around with your team in celebration right? How hard can it really be, you just strike the ball right? You curl it around a wall of defenders and you simply beat the keeper right? No Wrong. Many of you play fifa and even then you find it difficult to convert a free kick and all you’re doing is pushing a couple of buttons.

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Zizou- A Player that will go down in history

The great Zinedine Zidane, this great striker of the French generation was a spectacle to watch in his day after playing for the biggest clubs in Europe.

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