True Genius: George Best

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His cause of death was a kidney infection, a side-effect of the immuno-suppressive drugs he was required to take after a liver transplant.

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) deputy leader and East Belfast Member of Parliament Peter Robinson, in whose constituency Belfast City airport is situated, stated that his preference was a sports stadium be named after Best. When fit, he was an automatic choice for the Northern Ireland team, but he was unable to lead them to the World Cup qualification, despite being capped 37 times and scoring nine goals. I would definitely recommend it to friends, especially if they are dealing with substance abuse or alcohol abuse problems.

But True Genius – the family-backed biography of George Best, which is published tomorrow – contains the biggest untold story in Manchester United history. George Best was one of the most talented players of all time and probably the best footballer who never made it to a major world final.

United's decline continued in the 1972–73 season, as Best was part of the 'old guard clique' that barely talked to the newer, less talented players. The rising star of English football, Best was catapulted to superstar status at the age of 19 when he scored two goals in a European Cup quarter-final match against Benfica at the Estádio da Luz on 9 March 1966. However United staff claimed it was light ligament damage so as to keep Best on the field for the rest of the campaign. C. Milan following a 2–0 defeat at the San Siro; Milan goalkeeper Fabio Cudicini was the hero after keeping United to only one goal at Old Trafford.

Best then moved to Lisnasharragh Secondary School, reuniting him with friends from primary school and allowing him to focus on football. Me cosieron los comprimidos en dos ocasiones, pero tan pronto como terminé ambos tratamientos me fui de cabeza al Pub”.