
Magazine feature: Cantona on trial
The legend of Eric Cantona in England could have been very different had a two-week stay in Sheffield worked out.

The legend of Eric Cantona in England could have been very different had a two-week stay in Sheffield worked out.

Legend says the Giants causeway was built between Ireland and Scotland so two warriors could fight one another after the Scot hurled insults in this direction. In 2008, the barbs kept coming when Ireland seemingly scuppered the chance to co-host the European Championships with our Celtic neighbour. We could do worse than rebuild those bridges now as we might just succeed this time around…if Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini allow it.