Éric Cantona Surprises Fans with Praise for Javier Pastore

Éric Cantona, a true icon of Manchester United during the 1990s, has once again made headlines, but this time for an unexpected opinion. Despite his reputation for controversial behavior off the pitch, Cantona recently surprised many by naming PSG's Javier Pastore as the best player in the world. In an interview, Cantona shared his admiration for the Argentine, declaring, "The best player in the world is Pastore, from PSG. He’s the one who excites me the most when I watch him play. I went to two PSG matches just to watch him."

Cantona went on to describe Pastore as one of the most creative players of the moment, stating, "For me, he’s the most creative player right now. Pastore is a player full of surprises. I love this type of player." He emphasized that football is about more than just goals, highlighting the importance of passes and playmaking. "Football is interaction, not just goals. Passes also count. And Pastore has something special, something that always surprises you," said the Frenchman, drawing significant attention, especially among Argentine fans.

Controversy Surrounding Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho

While Cantona’s words have been well-received by Pastore fans, the mood surrounding another Manchester United player, Alejandro Garnacho, has been much more negative. The young Argentine forward has faced harsh criticism following his exclusion from United’s squad under manager Ruben Amorim.

Two United legends have been particularly outspoken in their criticism, saying that Garnacho has yet to live up to the expectations placed upon him. According to the former players, Garnacho's performance and attitude are far from the standards required at a club like Manchester United. Their harsh comments have added fuel to the debate about Garnacho’s future at the club.

• Praise for Pastore: Cantona names Pastore as the best player in the world, citing his creativity and surprise element.
• Football beyond goals: Cantona emphasizes the importance of passing and interaction in football, rather than just goals.
• Criticism of Garnacho: Two Manchester United legends criticize Garnacho for his performances, especially after being left out of the squad by Ruben Amorim.
• Cantona’s influence: His unexpected admiration for Pastore has caught the attention of fans worldwide, especially in Argentina.