FAI to open book of condolences for George Best

The Football Association of Ireland is due to open a book of condolences today for former Northern Ireland and Manchester United legend George Best.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2005 - 09:47
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The Football Association of Ireland is due to open a book of condolences today for former Northern Ireland and Manchester United legend George Best.

The 59-year-old died in hospital last week after several weeks battling a severe infection linked to the kidney transplant he underwent a number of years ago.

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