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George Best was a 20th-century Irish northern irish footballer. George Best was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a winger, spending most of his club career at Manchester United. A skillful dribbler, he is considered one of the greatest players of all time, along with being considered one of the most talented to play. Read more on Wikipedia →

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“I spent a lot of money on booze, birds, and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.”
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“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.”
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“Football is a sad game.”
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“I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.”
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“In 1969 I gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life.”
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“I've stopped drinking, but only while I'm asleep.”
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