Eusebio: Best was fabulous

Portuguese legend Eusebio revealed he had lost a “great old friend” following the death of George Best.

Fri, 25 Nov, 2005 - 15:26

Portuguese legend Eusebio revealed he had lost a “great old friend” following the death of George Best.

Eusebio, perhaps Best’s most famous international adversary during his heyday in the 1960s, played opposite the Manchester United ace in the 1968 European Cup final at Wembley.

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Courts Soccer George Best Place: Wembley Place: Estadio da Luz Person: Eusebio Person: Best Person: George Best Event: 1968 European Cup Event: Champions League Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: United Organisation: Benfica Organisation: PA Sport

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