Best remains 'desperately ill'

George Best remained “desperately ill” today as he continued his fight for life in hospital.

Tue, 22 Nov, 2005 - 07:13

George Best remained “desperately ill” today as he continued his fight for life in hospital.

The 59-year-old former Manchester United and Northern Ireland star could not continue to survive “day after day after day” without showing signs of improvement, his doctor said yesterday.

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