Cantona goes NY!

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has been named director of soccer at the recently restored American club New York Cosmos

The Cosmos were a famous American team in the 1970s with the likes of Pele and Franz Beckenbauer playing for them in their heyday, but they ceased activities in the mid-80s.

However, the club name was sold to a new organisation in 2009, who are hoping to build the team into an MLS franchise.

Cantona's will be in charge of a "proposed first team" and he admits he is excited by the project.

"The Cosmos are very strong, beautifully made, with a great past. It's kind of a mix between football and art," said Cantona

Cantona will work with former United States midfielder Cobi Jones, who is assistant director of soccer.

The new Cosmos team have yet to find a suitable stadium in the New York area.