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Sometimes you surprise the goalkeeper and sometimes the goalkeeper surprises you. In my career, I tried to do more of the first than the second.
Eric Cantona
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"Sometimes you surprise the goalkeeper and sometimes the goalkeeper surprises you. In my career, I tried to do more of the first than the second."
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Sometimes you surprise the goalkeeper and sometimes the goalkeeper surprises you. In my career, I tried to do more of the first than the second. — Eric Cantona

About Eric Cantona

Eric Cantona was a Athlete from France (1966–present).

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This quote is attributed to Eric Cantona, a Athlete from France.
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Eric Cantona lived from 1966 – present.
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