George Best 'stable' as he fights for his life

Football legend George Best was today seriously ill but “stable” as he fights for his life in hospital.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2005 - 11:05

Football legend George Best was today seriously ill but “stable” as he fights for his life in hospital.

The former Manchester United star, 59, is suffering from internal bleeding and is being treated in intensive care at the Cromwell Hospital in west London.

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Courts Soccer George Best Place: west London Place: Northern Ireland Person: George Best Person: Best Person: Phil Hughes Person: Alex Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Cromwell Hospital

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