Quotes by George Best

“I spent a lot of money on booze, birds, and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.”

“From the FA to UEFA and FIFA, there's a naivety, a lack of knowledge and understanding and packed with people who are out of touch.”

“Football is a sad game.”

“I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.”

“In 1969 I gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life.”

“I've stopped drinking, but only while I'm asleep.”

“If I'd been born ugly, you'd never have heard of Pel.”

“Love is about mutual respect, apart from attraction.”

“The best thing about being a dad? Well, I think it's just the thing that every man wants - to have a son and heir.”

“If I'd been born ugly, you'd never have heard of Pelé.”

“If you'd given me the choice of going out and beating four men and smashing a goal in from thirty yards against Liverpool or going to bed with Miss World, it would have been a difficult choice. Luc...”

“I used to go missing a lot... Miss Canada, Miss United Kingdom, Miss World.”

“He cannot kick with his left foot, he cannot head a ball, he cannot tackle and he doesn't score many goals. Apart from that he's all right.”

“There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time it's been a compliment to me.”