Eric Cantona has heralded his new music career with the release of his first single and a video to accompanying it ahead of the Manchester United legend's upcoming album and tour.
The 57-year-old debuted 'The Friends We Lost' on Friday in yet another example of his creativity - long in evidence on the pitch - beyond football.
'King Eric' retired from playing at the age of 30 after star-studded stints at Leeds and Man United saw him win five league titles in six seasons.
Upon hanging up his boots in 1997, Cantona began accepting film roles, his first part in English that of the French ambassador Monsieur Le Foix in Cate Blanchett vehicle Elizabeth.