Cantona claims kung fu kick as best memory

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Eric Cantona claims his infamous kung fu-style kick on a Crystal Palace fan was the best memory of his career.

Cantona claims kung fu kick as best memory

The Frenchman was banned in 1995 after launching himself into the crowd with a kick at Palace fan Matthew Simmons after being sent off.

The incident was a black spot on a magnificent career but Cantona — who recently became director of football for the New York Cosmos — insists it was a high point.

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