Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Eric Cantona seeking French Presidency???

Former Manchester United striker Eric Cantona has plans to run for French president - but he faces a tough contest.

The retired footballer, who needs to persuade 500 elected officials to back his bid in order to run, has reportedly sent a letter to mayors across France asking for their support and describing himself as "an engaged citizen".

The 45-year-old former Manchester United striker is pledging to represent "the millions of families who have been forgotten", according to a copy of the letter printed by French daily newspaper Liberation.

"I am a committed citizen," Cantona writes. Full story...

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