Eric Cantona’s Premier League Stunt Leaves Fans Stunned!
The French legend’s unexpected move on set has got everyone talking. But, what actually happened?
As the Premier League’s official broadcast got underway, United legend Eric Cantona, accompanied by Owen Hargreaves, appeared on the screen. Their punditry duties were disrupted, however, when Cantona dropped some cryptic remarks about the Premier League’s future.
His predictions for the top goalscorer this season? "We’ll see." Not exactly the most definitive answer, but it was what happened next that really raised eyebrows. When asked about the season’s prospects for "millions of fans watching on their television sets," Cantona smirked and replied, "Television…".
He then stood up, yanked off his mic, and went off script. Cantona began to monologue, taking a phone out of his pocket, whispering, "How can we sell this to them?" before declaring, "The game should be everywhere. It cannot be stuck on the wall or just in a bar, no. It must fly… No one should believe the Premier League is ours. This marks the beginning. The revolution has begun."
In an unexpected twist, Cantona then walked off the set, leaving stunned silence in his wake. But, the question on everyone’s lips was – what was going on?
It seems, however, that Cantona’s dramatic exit was all part of a clever marketing stunt. Showmax, an online subscription service holding Premier League rights in Africa, had hijacked the broadcast to promote its mobile offering across the continent – and it was all for a good cause.
According to reports, Showmax’s stunt, featuring Cantona, aimed to demonstrate its affordable package and commitment to making the Premier League accessible to a broader audience. The reaction? Undeniably, it’s been nothing short of phenomenal.
Will Cantona’s revolutionary words set a new standard for the Premier League’s digital presence? Only time will tell. But, one thing’s for sure – Showmax has certainly made some noise in the football world!
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