Eric Cantona has been approached by a consortium of investors based in the United Arab Emirates to act as an ambassador for a potential bid to buy Manchester United. Wayne Rooney and David Beckham are also on the group's radar for similar roles. The consortium is still being drawn together as it seeks the finance to firm up their interest in buying the club before it can approach the six Glazer siblings, who collectively are United's majority owners.
Two British giants roll back the years today in the name of charity as the great and good of the past return to the pitch. Former Man Utd captain Bryan Robson is in the dugout today as he takes a team of former stars to Glasgow looking for revenge after defeat in a penalty shootout 12 months ago. Last September, Wayne Rooney's opening goal was cancelled out by Gary Hooper and the Bhoys went on to triumph on spot-kicks.
Brock Stewart, a former Blue Jay, was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the Los Angeles Dodgers for outfielder James Outman. Stewart had a solid season with a 2.38 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 39 appearances.