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The famous footballer turned actor who is now a singer with sold-out shows

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A globally-renowned footballer, who pursued a career in acting after retiring from sport in the 1990s, is now a touring singer with jam-packed shows.

Hailed as one of the 'greatest footballers of all time,' French footballer Eric Cantona, 57, wowed fans with a performance in in an hour and a half long show at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London on Sunday - three days after he made his debut at Stoller Hall in Manchester.

Having returned to once familiar turf for his debut gig, the legendary sportsman had played for Manchester United from 1992 until 1997.