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Best of Best: 100 Quotes from a Football Genius
Paperback
Series: The 100 Quotes Series/Sport, Book 4
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 20 2025
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
George Best was not just a genius with a ball at his feet; he was the first superstar footballer, a cultural phenomenon, and the most quotable maverick of the modern era. His life was a dizzying whirlwind of dazzling goals, European glory, and spectacular self-destruction.
This definitive collection, Best of Best: 100 Quotes from a Football Genius, offers a direct line to the man behind the legend. Organized into thematic chapters, it chronicles his entire journey-from the supreme arrogance of his youth to the profound honesty of his later years.
Inside, you will find Best's views on:
The Beautiful Game: His scathing critiques of modern football, his unwavering confidence (If I'd been born ugly...), and his deep respect for rivals like Pelé and Cruyff. The Golden Boy Lifestyle: His most infamous barbs on wealth, spending, women, and the impossible chaos of being 'The Fifth Beatle.' The Bottom of the Glass: The tragic honesty about his addiction (Drink is the only opponent I have been unable to beat), his battles with mortality, and his quest for a lasting legacy.
The Ballad of Bestie: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Unforgettable.
This is more than just a quote book; it is a compact, compelling narrative of a talent that burned too bright, too fast. Perfect for Manchester United fans, sports history enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the ultimate cautionary tale of genius wasted.
Don't just remember the 'rubbish'-remember the wit and the football.
Get your copy today and experience the genius in his own words.
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