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The pressure people put on themselves and the rivalry between the teams is much more marked. And I think that's a good thing. As long as that rivalry remains within the spirit of competition, it con only spur everyone on.

Eric Cantona

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Eric Cantona
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: May 24
Actor
Association Football Player
Executive Producer
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Marseille
France
Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona
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