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Quotes by George Best

Born: 22nd May 1946, Died: 25th November 2005
George Best was a Northern Irish professional footballer.
Welcome to our collection of quotes by George Best, a legendary athlete whose words continue to inspire and resonate with fans around the world. Known for his incredible talent, charm, and inherent zest for life, George Best was not only a footballing icon but also a source of wisdom and inspiration. On this page, you will find a curated selection of quotes that encompass George Best's unique perspective on success, determination, and the beautiful game itself. Whether you are a football enthusiast or simply seeking motivation, these quotes will provide a glimpse into the mindset of a true sporting legend. Join us as we celebrate the wisdom, wit, and unparalleled brilliance of George Best through his powerful words.

I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered. Read Summary

Love is about mutual respect, apart from attraction. Read Summary

I was 19 or 20 when The Beatles were at their peak, and I was coming up to the peak of my career, too. I was also the first footballer to have long hair, and that's how I got my nickname 'the Fifth Beatle.' Read Summary

I became a beach bum. Read Summary

There are good players, there are great players, and there are those few at the pinnacle - the Peles, Cruyffs and Maradonas. Read Summary

You can't trust very many people. Read Summary

Football is a sad game. Read Summary

There isn't a single player I would pay to watch. You can say Thierry Henry, he's a fabulous striker, with pace and power, but a great entertainer needs to have charisma, too. Does he have charisma? No. Read Summary

It's a big compliment that so many people want to see me. For them, it's all about football. That's what they remember about me. Read Summary

The best thing about being a dad? Well, I think it's just the thing that every man wants - to have a son and heir. Read Summary

As long as I stay in training and play well, I don't see what objection there can be to what I do off the field. Read Summary

I used to dream about taking the ball 'round the keeper, stopping it on the line, and then getting on my hands and knees and heading it into the net. When I scored against Benfica in the 1968 European Cup final, I nearly did it. I left the keeper for dead, but then I chickened out. Read Summary

I don't have any regrets. I made all my own decisions. Read Summary

I dressed more like a pop star, I suppose, rather than the traditional blazer and tall trousers other players went for. Read Summary

That thing about being an icon, the fifth Beatle, I just found it so freaky. Read Summary

I noticed that when I touched the ball on the field, you could hear this shrill noise in the crowd with all the birds screaming like at a Beatles concert. Read Summary

David Beckham has never impressed me. Read Summary

I used to go missing a lot... Miss Canada, Miss United Kingdom, Miss World. Read Summary

I was born with a great gift, and sometimes with that comes a destructive streak. Read Summary

They'll forget all the rubbish when I've gone, and they'll remember the football. If only one person thinks I'm the best player in the world, that's good enough for me. Read Summary