George Best football academy opens today

A new football academy named after George Best has been opened on the 50th anniversary of the late star’s debut for Manchester United.

George Best football academy opens today
Sat, 14 Sep, 2013 - 13:41

A new football academy named after George Best has been opened on the 50th anniversary of the late star’s debut for Manchester United.

The George Best Foundation Academy, part of Belfast’s Metropolitan College, will work with 60 players aged between 16 and 18 and focus on both athletic and academic development.

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