George Best. A face, a name, a talent, cult phrases. This is how we can summarize the character. Rarely has a player had so much talent and done the opposite of what is needed to succeed at the highest level. And yet,
he did it.
An incredible player for Manchester United, he won the 1968 Ballon d’Or, after his team’s victory in the European Cup.
His face earned him the nickname of the 5th Beatles, and was elected British sportsman of the century (apologies) in 1995. He unfortunately died in 2005. His wit and his genius for short sentences still earn him top marks today. ,
well deserved! Just as today we are often zlataned, at the time, we could have been “bested” regularly. Tribute to this great gentleman.
10. “His left foot is useless to him. He has a bad header, he can’t tackle and he doesn’t score often.
Other than that, he’s not bad.”
You don’t know who Georges Best is talking about? It simply evokes the game of David Beckham, his successor at Manchester United. When we know the player’s career, we say to ourselves that this Georges Best quote is daring.
9. “10 hours for forty pints, I broke my record by 20 minutes”
If this sentence can make you smile, Georges Best will say it after a major operation for a liver transplant (you will understand why).
He was talking about the 20 liters of blood that had been needed for his blood transfusion. When we tell you that he doubted nothing.
8. “For years, I’ve seen “new Georges Best” come and go. This is the first time I’ve taken that as a compliment.”
The man wasn’t the one who gave the most compliments. This player can therefore consider himself very proud. Who is it?
By Cristiano Ronaldo. As a reminder, he played several seasons in the Mancunian jersey, and also won the European Cup and Ballon d’Or.
On this point, we can say that Georges Best was not mistaken.
7. “I will return all the champagne I drank to play a European match with him at Old Trafford”
Second compliment in 2 tops… Don’t worry, there are no more afterwards. who is he talking about? From our Frenchie Eric Cantona. At the time, Cantona was the “King” of Manchester United, and respected by the whole world for his talents as a football player (well before his career on the small screen and his more or less obvious escapades).
Old Trafford? This is the Manchester United stadium. Unfortunately, the two gifted people will never have the opportunity to play together.
6. “I stop drinking, but only when I sleep”
We will obviously remember that alcohol should be consumed in moderation.
5. “If you could go back in time, is there anything you would change?” – “Yes, I took a penalty against Chelsea in 1971 and Peter Bonetti saved it. I should have chosen the other side”
As I said in the intro, he completely “bested” us with this well-felt response.
4. “I have traveled a lot in my career: I have been Miss Canada, Miss United Kingdom, Miss World”
We will also see it in the rest of our top, but there is no secret in saying that Georges Best had a certain penchant for the Misses. Miss or booze? It’s necessary to choose? Not for him, who will combine both throughout his career.
We’re attacking our top 3! Any idea on the next Georges Best quote?
3. “I spent 90% of my money on alcohol, girls and sports cars. The rest I wasted”
What else do you want… This sentence is legendary.
2. “I didn’t sleep with seven Miss Worlds. Only four. The other three, I never went to the meeting”
1. “I had a house by the sea. But to go to the beach, you had to pass a bar. I never saw the sea”
He talks about his time in the Los Angeles Aztecs team, an American club which welcomed many stars between 1974 and 1981: Georges Best, Johan Cruyff and Teofilo Cubillas.
Do you like Georges Best? You like soccer? You will like the most expensive cars in the world, prized by the greatest footballers.
