London - As a result launched a kung-fu kick on a spectator, Eric Cantona had long condemned. Although the event tarnished his name, Cantona did not regret it.
In 1995, Cantona kicks off to Matthew Simmons, a Crystal Palace supporter. As a result, Cantona was suspended eight months and fined 20 thousand pounds.
Rather than regret, Cantona was relieved to have done just kick it. In fact, the former Manchester United player was felt that the action would please the supporters.
"I thought maybe it was like a dream for some of my supporters," said Cantona told the BBC.
"You know, sometimes we have to kick some fans like that," added the Frenchman accused of referring to Simmons who has said something threatening.
"I do it for them (the fans). So, they are happy. It was like a liberation to them," Cantona said that for MU fans regarded as the greatest player.