I would love him to save me a place in his team, George Best that is, not God.
Lionel Messi reminds me of George Best, the way he would run with the ball tight to his foot.
George Best was the greatest player in the world.
Ronaldo has been compared to the incomparable George Best
Cristiano Ronaldo's was the most exciting debut I've ever seen. 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.
At primary school, I thought I was George Best. Then I got to secondary school, and it was more serious.
Like [George] Best, there is a special fantasia about him
Pele wasn't as gifted as George Best and I would definitely put George above Johan Cruyff because he had more heart.
George Best was one of the most talented players of all time and probably the best footballer who never made it to a major world final.
George Best was my idol. I got a chance to meet him once.
I've had to deal with everything but everyone has helped me, including Sir Alex Ferguson, to get through. George Best was a good friend of mine. We loved each other, we both knew where we were coming from.
After his first training session in heaven, George Best, from his favourite right wing, turned the head of God who was filling in at left-back. I would love him to save me a place in his team, George Best that is, not God.
They say Paul Gascoigne is the new George Best but has he shagged three Miss Worlds?
