Manchester United Legend

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona launches sport art exhibition
The football legend helped to curate the show,
which also features artist Michael Browne's
depictions of soccer icon Diego Maradona,
boxer Muhammad Ali and Olympic athlete Jesse
Owens.
Ex-Manchester United star Eric Cantona has
launched an exhibition on sporting heroes and
their impact on society.
Browne said he wanted to highlight those "who
have been fighting against injustices throughout
the world".

Cantona said he hoped the display would
encourage interest among children.
The 56-year-old said he wanted the sport-themed
artworks at Manchester's National Football
Museum to introduce youngsters to wider issues
in society.
"Now I can do nothing but maybe the kids can
help us in the future, so it's important to bring the
kids" he said.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today, Cantona said:
"At this time, when the planet and climate is in
danger, we have to be careful every minute.
"It seems that money can buy everything. But it's
not only in sport, it's in everything."

The ex-footballer, who spoke out about the
staging of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, said he
felt the commercialisation of the game meant he
"would support a club in [the] second division".
The former French international, who also played
for Leeds United, Auxerre and Marseille, said: "of
course I have my point of view, but what can l do?
I can do an exhibition like this."
However, he added: "I love the atmosphere of
football, I love the soul of football."
Born in Marseille, Cantona retired from
professional football in 1997 before becoming
involved in film acting and production.
He met Browne, who was born in Manchester's
Moss Side neighbourhood, for a painting
depicting his return to football after
he infamously kicked a spectator who had
verbally abused him during a match in 1995.verbally abused him during a match in 1995.