Five reasons why Best was a genius
George Best, who would have turned 80 on May 22, is remembered as one of the greatest football players of all time. His legacy continues to resonate, with comparisons being drawn between him and modern greats like Lionel Messi. Best's exceptional skills, fierce competitiveness, and mentorship to young players solidify his status in football history.
- ▪George Best started dazzling audiences six decades ago and last played over 40 years ago.
- ▪Sammy McIlroy, a former teammate, noted that Best's dribbling ability was remarkable for the 1960s.
- ▪Best was not only a superb player but also a mentor to young aspiring footballers.
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Five reasons why Best was a genius<div class="ssrcss-1553su4-ErrorMessage eitf6465"><div class="ssrcss-h7lv7m-StyledInnerContainer eitf6464"><div class="ssrcss-nbxsk2-TextContent eitf6461"><h2 type="normal" class="ssrcss-89o2pv-Heading e10rt3ze0">To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.</h2><p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">This video can not be played</p></div></div></div>Figure caption, Sammy McIlroy played alongside George Best for Manchester United between 1971 and 1974BySimon StoneManchester United reporterPublished21 minutes agoGeorge Best would have been 80 on 22 May.It is six decades since he started to dazzle home audiences, over 40 since he last played a game.But Best is one of a rare breed whose legacy endures.
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