Eric Cantona - "I'm the headliner, Maybe the Rolling Stones can support me"

One of Manchester United's greatest footballers of all time, Eric Cantona released his four track EP I'll Make My Own Heaven, today.

The 57 year old footballer turned actor is now trying his hand at music after announcing his his four track EP in May of this year.

Catona plans to release his first album soon, but has made the rather unusual choice of recording a live album as his debut. Only a handful of artists have done this before, such as fellow Eric, Eric Clapton and the Yardbirds, and they didn't report much commercial success with their debut Five Live Yardbirds. 

During a new interview with BBC News, Cantona was asked which artists he would consider opening for as a support act, with the outlet noting that he is “just starting out”. He responded: “I do not understand what you mean.”

When the interviewer tried to explain the 'hierarchy of music' the former football star replied with 'No'.

He continued: “I am a headliner. It’s why I cannot understand you. Maybe The [Rolling] Stones can support me”.

Cantona is set to play several live shows before the end of the year, including a Dublin date on October 31st. Tickets can be bought to see Cantona and his support act, whoever it may be, in the Liberty Hall Theatre here. 

Meanwhile The Rolling Stones have released their first album of new material in 18 years, Hackney Diamonds today, putting on a surprise show last night in New York.

Cantona released the LP's  lead single 'The Friends We Lost' in April 2023 which you can watch below.