Happy birthday! Éric Cantona turns 60 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 60 on Sunday, May. 24, 2026.

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Éric Cantona is celebrating his 60th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Éric Cantona has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 60th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cantona, a cultural icon

Born in Marseille on May 24, 1966, Éric Cantona's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Cantona's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Éric hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Éric Cantona as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 60.

Happy Birthday, Éric, you're the best!

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