United hail 'one of the greatest'

Manchester United today led the tributes to “one of the greatest footballers of all time” after George Best passed away.

United hail 'one of the greatest'
Fri, 25 Nov, 2005 - 13:43

Manchester United today led the tributes to “one of the greatest footballers of all time” after George Best passed away.

The 59-year-old United and Northern Ireland legend died at the Cromwell Hospital in west London at 12.55pm, after suffering multiple organ failure.

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