George Best is possibly the most important player in Northern Ireland’s history , and one of the most iconic British players of all time. He played mainly for Manchester United, where he won several titles.
In addition to his great football skills, he also stood out for his dark side, a life marked by alcohol.
He died in 2005, but throughout his life he left legendary phrases about football, interpersonal relationships and life. You can find them in this article.
The best quotes spoken by George Best are as follows.
1. Pelé said he thought I was the best player in history. I’ve always thought he was the best player, that’s the way you have to look at it. I have never looked at another player and felt inferior
One of the characteristics of this player was his high self-confidence It is what took him to the top of the world of football.
2. If he had been born ugly, you would not have heard of Pelé
Pelé is considered the best player in the history of football; However, many consider that Best was also an incredible player. They both coincided in his football stage.
3. I had a house near the sea, but to go to the beach you had to pass in front of a bar. I never took a bath
In addition to being a great player, he was also controversial and prone to partying.
4. If football is an art, then I am an artist
It is clear that George Best was not exactly humble. Although he was actually a great player.
5. Love is about mutual respect, apart from attraction
A quote in which the player philosophizes what love is and what it consists of.
6. Maybe “lonely” is too strong a word, but I have always enjoyed being alone.
A confession from this former Manchester United player.
7. Every time I enter a place there are sixty people who want to buy me a drink, and I don’t know how to say no.
George Best, like other famous British players, had serious drinking problems.
8. My biggest goal is for my father to think I was the best, and he thinks so.
Best fought very hard to reach the top of football and he got it.
9. He cannot finish with his left foot. He can’t finish with his head. He doesn’t come in to steal balls and he doesn’t score many goals. Other than that, he’s fine.
This phrase is directed at David Beckham, another legendary Man U player.
10. That’s what little kids do: throw food. That’s not fighting. We are men. We fought.
In reference to the ‘Battle of the Buffet’, which included players from Man United and Arsenal.
11. I would give all the champagne I have ever drunk in my life to play with him at Old Trafford
With this quote he was referring to the also emblematic United player, Eric Cantona.
12. I never went out in the morning with the intention of getting drunk. It just happened
Drink and alcohol were an important part of this controversial footballer’s life.
13. I have stopped drinking, but only while I am asleep.
Again, a quote that refers to his drinking problems.
14. In 1969 I gave up women and drinking, but they were the worst twenty minutes of my life
Alcohol harms people’s lives when they abuse it. There was speculation that his death was a consequence of his bad habits. He actually was, but he died from a pill overdose.
15. I once said that “Gazza”’s IQ was less than his jersey number and he asked me: What is IQ?
Paul Gascoigne was also a controversial British player with serious drinking problems.
