Manchester United great Eric Cantona sends emotional message to city's people after bombing attack
The iconic ex-footballer offered his sympathies to the people of Manchester
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Your support makes all the difference.Eric Cantona has sent a heartfelt message of support to the people of Manchester after the suicide bombing at the city's Manchester Arena venue on Monday night.
22 people were killed and 59 others were injured in the attack, which was carried out by 22-year-old Salman Abedi at the end of pop concert by the singer Ariana Grande.
Cantona attained iconic status during his trophy-laden spell as a Manchester United player during the 1990s and has retained an affinity with the city ever since.
Speaking to Eurosport, Cantona expressed his deep sympathies with the victims’ families and reiterated his love for Manchester.
“I think deeply to the victims, to the wounded persons. Kids, teenagers, adults, to their families, to their friends, to all, all of you, all of us,” he said.
“I think to this city, Manchester, and Mancunians that I love deeply. I think to this country, England and the English that I love deeply. I suffer with you. My heart is with you. I always feel close to you.”
Cantona won four Premier League titles and two FA Cups with United after joining the club from rivals Leeds United for £1.2million in 1992.
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