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Documentary marking 50th anniversary of George Best’s League of Ireland spell to hit our screens this Christmas
League of Ireland
Cork Celtic shocked the world of football when they signed Manchester United legend George Best 50 years ago this Christmas.
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George Best as big an inspiration as ever 20 years on from his death
George Best
The legendary footballer died on this day in 2005.
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Calum Best recalls wild night out with football legend dad George when he was a teenager
Calum Best
The former Celebrity Big Brother star told Vanessa on 5 of his night out with his legendary football father and the effects it had on him
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Former Manchester United footballer turned priest details incredible Alex Ferguson gesture
Manchester United FC
Philip Mulryne was capped 27 times for Northern Ireland and played first-team football for Manchester United and Norwich City.
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George Best's first football boots sell for €18,000 at memorabilia auction
George Best
Some of the Manchester United legend's mementos sold for a total of €160,000 during an auction that attracted global interest
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Ireland's greatest sportsperson debate leads to wide range of opinions
Katie Taylor
Naming one person whose sporting brilliance outweighs every other Irish sportsperson is an impossible task
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We asked AI to list Ireland's greatest ever sportspeople and were surprised with the answer
ChatGPT
We asked ChatGPT to list Ireland's greatest ever sportspeople (in no particular order) and the results were very interesting
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Eamon Dunphy: 'I tried to get George Best off the booze... with a spliff'
Eamon Dunphy
The football pundit recalled having a drink with the Manchester United legend in the months leading up to his death, when he tried to get him to ditch alcohol
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How Erik ten Hag has satisfied Man Utd demands with Sir Alex Ferguson philosophy
Manchester United FC
Brian Kidd discusses Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, his similarities to legendary ex-bosses Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson and how the Dutchman is meeting their demands
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Cheltenham Festival 2023: The Man Utd fan hoping to live his Gold Cup dream with Sir Alex Ferguson
Cheltenham Gold Cup
Ged Mason owns live Cheltenham Gold Cup hope Protektorat with close friend Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary Manchester United manager
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Thierry Henry approves Man Utd transfer for Red Devils' 'next George Best'
Thierry Henry
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is keen to add a number of players to his squad ahead of next season and one of his major transfer targets already has the green light from Arsenal icon Thierry Henry
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Man Utd urged to sign 'next George Best' as Gary Lineker tells fans "remember the name"
Soccer
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the name on every fan's lips after a meteoric rise at Napoli - and one Italy legend believes he could have a George Best-like impact at Manchester United
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Mirror legend let drunk George Best sleep off hangover on his sofa
George Best
Daily Mirror legend Ted Macauley has recalled showbiz experiences from his past, including discussing his friendship with late footballer George Best and other celebrities from his decades-long career
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Poll results: Greatest footballer of all time revealed - and it may not be who you think
FIFA World Cup
With players from all over the world vying to be crowned top dog, who came out on top?
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Who is the greatest footballer of all time? Take our poll and have your say
FIFA World Cup
It's the debate on every fans' lips since Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup - let's hear your thoughts
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10 best footballers to have never played a World Cup game including three Man Utd legends
World Cup 2022
A number of the world’s iconic players have played at the showpiece tournament but at the same time, a vast array of iconic players have not had the pleasure of strutting their stuff at the World Cup despite hugely successful careers
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Barbara Windsor's widower says marriage 'wasn't closed book' and wanted him to 'have fun'
Barbara Windsor
Barbara Windsor's widower Scott Mitchell, 59, details his 20-year marriage and outlook on sex was a key to their relationship in his new memoir
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Jorginho joins 9 other big-name football stars to have never played at a World Cup
Jorginho
Playing at a World Cup is often considered to be the pinnacle of any footballers' career but like Chelsea and Italy star Jorginho, there are plenty of big names from down the years who haven't made it
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Calum Best follows father George's footballing footsteps in new reality TV venture
Calum Best
Reality star Calum Best is embarking on his maiden season as chairman of Dorking Wanderers FC Ladies, with his journey being filmed for Squad Goals
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Hidden footage 'captures ghost of George Best' which ex-wife says she is haunted by
George Best
George Best's ex-wife believes the footballer's spirit could be in her Surrey home. The woman said she has experienced some strange phenomena that she cannot explain, such as items disappearing
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George Best's ex Angie held to ransom by Instagram fraudsters demanding Bitcoin payment
Angie Best
Angie Best was held to ransom in a scam which asked her to enter her username and password and now she is worried the hackers could target her 20,000 Instagram followers
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George Best, Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo - Who is Man Utd’s best ever No.7?
Manchester United FC
Manchester United's No.7 shirt is one of the most recognisable images in football and a host of legends have had the honour of wearing it - but when is the greatest to ever don the jersey?
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Jadon Sancho tipped to thrive in spite of Man Utd's 'shirt curse' amid Edinson Cavani ​debate
Manchester United FC
The England international is set to join United after the conclusion of Euro 2020, but it remains unclear whether the club will hand him the iconic No 7 shirt for next season
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Jamie Carragher puts Cristiano Ronaldo last as he rates Man Utd's best number sevens
Manchester United FC
The pundit believes George Best, Bryan Robson and Eric Cantona rank higher than the Portuguese in United's history
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