Picture of the Day: Manchester United fans are preparing to defy Crystal Palace's ban on wearing Eric Cantona masks on Saturday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his kung fu assault on a fan. Read Story. The Frenchman leapt at the fan, aiming both feet at his chest. He then threw several punches, before police, stewards and other members of the crowd managed to pull him off.Cantona claims the fan, Matthew Simmons, shouted racial insults and threw a missile at him as he walked off the pitch after being given a red card for kicking another player during a tackle. Read Details.