Alex Best 'separates from George'

Alex Best announced today that she was separating from her husband, troubled former football star George Best.

In a statement, 31-year-old Alex said she said would be living apart from Best, 57, but would continue to support him.

“It’s with deep sadness that I have to announce my separation from George Best,” the statement read.

“I have tried to be there for him during his recent well-catalogued problems but the situation is now that it is not right for us to be together at this time.

“I have always supported George and always will but for the present we will be living separate lives.”