Merriman has dabbled in acting, is a fan of kick boxing and wrestling and has also worked as a model.

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Those are the only reasons why Hazard isn't facing the same nine-month ban given to Manchester United icon Eric Cantona who famously launched himself at an abusive fan with a kung fu-style kick in 1995.

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