The 27 best quotes of George Best

A peculiar footballer who did not know how to combine fame and a quiet life.

George Best is arguably the most important player in Northern Ireland's history, and one of the most iconic British players of all time.and one of the most emblematic British players of all time. He played mainly for Manchester United, where he won several titles.

In addition to his great soccer skills, he also stood out for his dark side, a life marked by alcohol.

The best quotes of George Best

He died in 2005, but throughout his life he left mythical phrases about soccer, interpersonal relationships and life. In this article you can find them.

The best quotes uttered by George Best are the following.

1. Pelé said he thought I was the best player in history. I always thought I was the better player, that's the way you have to look at it. I've never looked at another player and felt inferior.

One of the characteristics of this player was his high self-confidence.. It's what took him to the top of the soccer world.

2. If he had been born ugly, you would never have heard of Pelé.

Pele is considered the greatest player in the history of soccer; however, many believe that Best was also an incredible player. They both coincided in their soccer career.

I had a house near the sea, but to go to the beach you had to walk past a bar. I never went swimming

In addition to being a great player, he was also controversial and prone to partying.

4. If soccer is an art, then I am an artist.

It is clear that George Best was not exactly humble. Although he was actually a great player.

5. Love is about mutual respect, apart from attraction.

A quote in which the player philosophizes what love is and what it consists of.

6. Maybe "lonely" is too strong a word, but I've always enjoyed being alone.

A confession from this former Manchester United player.

7. Every time I walk into a place there are sixty people who want to buy me a drink, and I don't know how to say no.

George Best, like other famous British players, had serious drinking problems.

8. My biggest goal is for my father to think I was the best, and he does.

Best fought very hard to get to the top of soccer and he did it. and he made it.

9. He can't shoot with his left foot. He can't shoot with his head. He doesn't come in to steal balls and he doesn't score many goals. Other than that, he's okay.

This phrase is addressed to David Beckham, another legendary Man U player.

10. That's what little kids do: throw food. That's not fighting. We are men. We've fought.

In reference to the 'Battle of the Buffet', which involved Man United and Arsenal players.

11. I would give all the champagne I have drunk in my life to play with him at Old Trafford.

With this quote he was referring to another iconic United player, Eric Cantona.

12. I never went out in the morning with the intention of getting drunk. It just happened

Drinking and alcohol were an important part of this controversial footballer's life.

13. I've stopped drinking, but only when I'm asleep.

Again, a quote referring to his drinking problems.

14. In 1969 I gave up women and drinking, but it was the worst twenty minutes of my life.

Alcohol harms people's lives when they abuse it. There was speculation that his death was a consequence of his bad habits. In reality it was, but he died from an overdose of pills.

15. I once said that "Gazza's" IQ was less than his jersey number and he asked me: What is IQ?

Paul Gascoigne was also a controversial British player with a serious drinking problem.

16. I had a house on the coast, but to go to the beach you had to walk past a bar. I never bathed

This player enjoyed the same on the field of play as he did in a "pub".

17. Don't die like me

One of the last phrases he uttered publicly.

19. I was born with a great gift and sometimes that comes with a destructive streak.

When you have everything in life and you don't know how to manage success, it can bring you bad consequences.

20. You can't trust too many people

There is everything in the Lord's vineyard. But when you are known and famous, there are people who want to take advantage of your position.

21. I always wanted more, more of everything

It also happens that when you have everything, you want more and you are not happy.

22. When I'm gone, people will forget all the crap and only remember the soccer

When someone passes away, people remember the positive things in their life.

23. It is not true that I slept with six Miss Worlds. There were only three.

In addition to his problems with alcohol, this character was also a womanizer.

24. If you form your own mind, you only have yourself to blame.

In reference to the mistakes he made in life, which were many.

25. Soccer is a sad game

When money gets in the way, soccer ceases to be a sport and becomes a business.

26. I spent a lot of money on cars, women and alcohol. The rest I just wasted

A few words in an ironic tone about some mistakes in his life.

27. I definitely don't think money can buy love. It can buy affection, but not love

Love is a very deep feeling, born of the soul. It cannot be deceived.