One of the best footballers in the world in the 60s and 70s was undoubtedly George Best, the Northern Irishman who shone at Manchester United and won the Premier League and Champions League (formerly the European Cup) at the time. However, the late former player also became well-known for his peculiar quotes.
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George Best had a life of excess off the field, and his problem with alcohol was no secret, to the point that he touched on the subject in many of his quotes. That's why, here are some of them that were immortalized in the memory of many football lovers.
George Best and his best quotes
"I spent a lot of money on cars, women, and alcohol. The rest I just squandered". This makes it clear that fun was a priority in the Briton's life.
"In 1969, I gave up women and drink, but it was the worst 20 minutes of my life". George Best's life of excess was something that everyone knew well, although he enjoyed it a lot while he was alive.
"I never went out in the morning with the intention of getting drunk. It just happened". A deep reflection on life left to us by the famous Best.
"I had a house by the sea, but to go to the beach you had to pass by a bar. I never went swimming". The Briton could evade defenders every day of his life, but never a good drink.
"If I had been born ugly, you wouldn't have heard of Pelé". There is no doubt that humility was not his thing either, although he had reasons to speak like that. A true icon in his time.
"He has no left foot, he can't head the ball, he can't win a ball, and he doesn't score goals. Apart from that, he's fine". George Best's opinion on a certain David Beckham.