Умер Джордж Бест
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http://www.livejournal.com/users/bobbka/109154.htmlhttp://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=358895.htmlhttp://football.guardian.co.uk/obituary/0,16836,1650894,00.htmlhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4380332.stmhttp://www.korrespondent.net/main/137272Mark Oliver, the Guardian,:
"The prime minister, Tony Blair, attending a meeting of Commonwealth leaders in Malta, said Best was "the most gifted footballer of his generation and one of the best players the UK has ever produced".
Best, a Northern Ireland international whose talents and looks earned him the nickname the "fifth Beatle", made his United debut as a 17-year-old in 1963, going on to enthral crowds in the English league and in Europe with his flair on the wing.
The Portuguese press dubbed him "El Beatle" after an inspirational performance when United thrashed a strong Benfica side in the European Cup in 1966.
He was the outstanding talent in the United side that won the European Cup in 1968, and was named European footballer of the year."