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I don't think the world of football is so serious. It's important to have distance about things and about yourself. If we believe we are kings or gods, we become crazy. We all know it's a game and we all enjoy it together.
Eric Cantona
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Eric Cantona
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: May 24
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Executive Producer
Film Actor
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Television Actor
Marseille
France
Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona
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