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This is an archive article published on August 20, 1998

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L Cantona a winner in last gameMANCHESTER: Retired French soccer star Eric Cantona returned to Manchester United to a hero's welcome on T...

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L Cantona a winner in last game

MANCHESTER: Retired French soccer star Eric Cantona returned to Manchester United to a hero8217;s welcome on Tuesday. Cantona retired suddenly in May 1997, one week after winning the Premier League title _ his fourth in five seasons with the club. But he was lured back for a testimonial at Old Trafford to mark the 40th anniversary of the Munich air crash, which killed eight Manchester United players in February 1958. The result was an 8-4 win for Manchester United over Cantona8217;s Selection. Cantona played one half with each team.

 

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