what would you do if your favorite footballer leapt into the crowd to attack a fan that's exactly what happened on a night that changed football forever January 25th 1995 it was just another Premier League match for Manchester United but for Eric canona it would be a night that would change everything Eric Cantona the fiery French forward was known for his Brilliance but also for his unpredictable temper that night rtion began to boil over as Manchester United struggled to break through in the second half Cantona was brought down by Defender Richard Shaw annoyed he lashed out kicking Shaw and the referee had no choice but to send him off as Cantona made his way to the dressing room one fan in the stands Matthew Simmons crossed the line he hurled insults words that would ignite a fire in Cantona what happened next was Unforgettable without warning Cantona sprang into the crowd with a Kung Fu kick attacking the fan it was a moment that stunned the football World fans players and commentators couldn't believe what they were seeing the Fallout was immediate Cantona was handed an 8-month suspension and ordered to complete 120 hours of community service many wondered if his career would ever recover but in typical Cantona fashion when asked about the incident he responded with a line that would become iconic when the seagulls follow the trer it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea months later Cantona returned to the pitch greeted by cheering fans Eric cantona's kick remains one of the most infamous moments in football history but for Cantona it was just another chapter in a career filled with genius controversy and a touch of Madness