Soccer: Agent concerned over Best's health

Concern is mounting for the health of soccer legend George Best.

Sun, 25 Mar, 2001 - 09:46

Concern is mounting for the health of soccer legend George Best.

Best's agent Phil Hughes admitted he was "worried sick" about the ailing 54-year-old star who appears to be drinking heavily again despite being told it could kill him.

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