The Lineup Podcast

Pele🗣️ “The great football critics said that because of his technical skills he didn’t seem like a European athlete but rather like a Brazilian athlete who danced the samba with the ball at his feet.

Pele🗣️ “George Best until today is a footballer without comparison and his technical skills will never be forgotten.”

Johan Cruyff 🗣️ “What he had was unique, you can’t coach it.”

Diego Maradona🗣️ “George inspired me when I was young. He was flamboyant and exciting and able to inspire his team-mates. I actually think we were very similar players – dribblers who were able to create moments of magic.”

Sir Bobby Charlton🗣️ “At the time when he first got in the team, no one had seen his like before: someone who was so small and tough, who would go into tackles, but also had the ability to turn people inside out and beat anyone he liked.

Sir Bobby Charlton 🗣️ “George was as good as anyone you will see; he used to embarrass players time and time again. It was paradise watching George play football.”

Sir Alex Ferguson 🗣️ “George was unique, the greatest talent our football ever produced – easily.”