Best died with debts of €655,000

DESPITE the many thousands he earned in his lifetime, legendary footballer George Best is understood to have died with debts of over €655,000.

The huge amount means that his family may be left with only memories following the death of the sporting superstar.

The private Cromwell Hospital in west London is owed £300,000 (€438,000) for treating the 59-year-old in his last days, while Best’s flat in London’s Chelsea still has a £100,000 (€146,000) mortgage. And ex-wife Alex is believed to be due £50,000 (€73,000) as a final instalment on their divorce, leaving a debt of £450,000 (€655,923).