George Best was the first celebrity footballer, the player who many reckon to be the finest these isles have ever produced. But fame never sat easy with him. Sure, he liked some of its attendant ...

George Best, age 82, passed away on Thursday, August 1st 2024 at his home in Manhattan Beach surrounded by family. George was born in Brisbane, Australia where he was a highly esteemed Surf Life Saver ...

Manchester United have launched a new George Best fashion range, paying homage to a club icon in collaboration with Adidas originals. Belfast born. Manchester made. World renowned. It’s a fitting ...

George Best i gCorcaigh’ will be broadcast on St Stephen’s Day, December 26, at 8.15pm and on the TG4 player at TG4.ie ...

Maradona good, Pele better, George Best. It's a famous saying to judge three of the best footballers in the 20th century. On 25 November, it will be 20 years since George Best passed away, and almost ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Iain Macauley is a luxury cars and high-end motorcycles writer. I can just about recall it: it must have been 1972, and I was ...

Only two footballers have airports named after them. One is George Best, the other is Cristiano Ronaldo. This, in itself, betrays the sheer size and allure of Manchester United but, also, how revered ...

As a fresh generation of Northern Ireland players strive to return to football's grandest stage, George Best continues to be an inspiration. Nearly half of Michael O'Neill's latest squad were barely ...

It’s unlikely that a certain steward at Old Trafford knew the true meaning behind the five words he uttered to Manchester United’s superstar number 7 on January 5th, 1974. A tearful George Best had ...

The Red Devils icon had a wicked sense of humour and never shied away from poking fun at others - and indeed himself George Best is an iconic figure at Manchester United and with good reason, having ...