The best Eric Cantona-fronted TV ads of all time

After his latest promo for a French beer hit the telly screens, we take a look through the Manchester United legend’s career in advertising.

The Cage

FORGET THE OTHER star names, this is all about Eric and his magnificent cane.

(YouTube credit: Primeiro Ultimo)

L’Oréal Men Expert

We haven’t seen Eric move like this since January 25, 1995.

(YouTube credit: daddy281202)

Renault Laguna

A recent classic, if only for that moment where the Frenchman quips, “Just one finger. Magic!”

(YouTube credit: MotorTorqueUK)

Sharp

Not very good, but he still manages a more than passable Paul Whitehouse impression.

(YouTube credit: benton122)

Sky Sports

“Pfft! Seagulls!”

(YouTube credit: 5tarlover)

Nike

Eric takes down Beelzebub.

(YouTube credit: Craig Decker)

Kronenbourg

Pedicures, the music of Queen, superstar farmers – this ad has it all. Oh, and beer.

(Fast forward to 33 seconds for some classic Cantona derision).

(YouTube credit: Ry Hen)

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