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How much do you really know about George Best? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

George Best was named European Footballer of the Year in 1968, the same year he won the Ballon d'Or.

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These are the same award—Ballon d'Or was then called European Footballer of the Year—and Best won it in 1968.

2.

Best famously said, 'I spent a lot of money on booze, birds, and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.'

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This iconic quote, often misattributed, is genuine and captures his hedonistic lifestyle.

3.

Best scored the winning goal for Manchester United in the 1968 European Cup final.

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✗ FALSE

He scored in extra time, but the winning goal was actually by Brian Kidd; Best’s goal made it 2-1 before Kidd sealed the win.

4.

George Best was the first footballer to be knighted for services to sport.

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✗ FALSE

Best was never knighted; he received an OBE in 2000. The first footballer knighted was Stanley Matthews in 1965.

5.

George Best played for the Northern Ireland national team in the 1982 World Cup.

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✗ FALSE

Northern Ireland qualified for 1982 and 1986 World Cups, but Best had retired from international football in 1977.

6.

Best once played for two different teams in the same calendar day, flying between matches.

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Though he loved a chaotic schedule, this specific feat is an urban legend; no verified match exists.

7.

Best played a single match for a Hungarian club late in his career, scoring a hat-trick.

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In 1979, he briefly played for the Hungarian side Szentlőrinci AC, scoring three goals in his only appearance.

8.

George Best once played for a team in the Australian league while still under contract with Manchester United.

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In 1975, Best played for the Australian club Perth Azzurri on loan, using a break from United to explore a new continent.

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