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George Best in quotes

Wednesday marks 10 years since the death of George Best, the charismatic former Manchester United and Northern Ireland winger who won the Ballon d'Or in 1968.

A quick, brave and dazzlingly skilful player, Best was renowned for his playboy lifestyle away from football and died aged 59 in November 2005 following a long struggle with alcoholism.

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