The famous French footballer Eric Cantona (56) caused quite a scandal in Spain.
The football legend was answering questions from journalists at one of the stands where he was a guest, and when one of the journalists mentioned that Spain won the World Cup in 2010, Cantona reacted.
“No, Catalonia won the World Cup.” Ten players were from Barcelona,” said Cantona and continued:
📹👀 This is the video that @SiqueRodriguez and @sanantheone are talking about at #QTJ!
💥 Eric Cantona: “Catalunya will win the Mundial d’Espanya. It will win with 10 players from Barça” #FCBlive pic.twitter.com/OIFNA5fyTE
— Què T’hi Jugues (@QueThiJugues) September 9, 2022
This statement by Eric Cantona will certainly raise a lot of dust in Spain. The independence of Catalonia has been a constant topic for years and the legendary footballer must have made many enemies in Spain with his statement.
Social media comments speak volumes. Because of this statement, there are many angry people and they cannot believe what the legendary football player said.
At the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the Spaniard won the World Cup title by beating the Netherlands 1-0 in the final with a goal from Andres Iniesta.
Most of Spain’s players were actually Barcelona players. Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Sergio Busquets, Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Pedro played from the first minute.
Cesc Fabregas, who is from Catalonia, got a chance from the bench in this match, but at that time he was playing for Arsenal, and Victor Valdes and another Catalan, Joan Capdevilla, were also on the bench.
