Outpouring of grief for soccer legend Best

The North today witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of grief and affection for soccer legend George Best as his funeral ceremony began in Stormont’s Parliament Buildings.

Outpouring of grief for soccer legend Best
Sat, 03 Dec, 2005 - 11:13

The North today witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of grief and affection for soccer legend George Best as his funeral ceremony began in Stormont’s Parliament Buildings.

About 300 family, friends and leading figures from the worlds of sport, entertainment and politics gathered to pay tribute to the Manchester United and Northern Ireland soccer legend.

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