George Best, one of the greatest and most charismatic players in the history of football, died today after losing his long battle with illnesses linked to alcoholism. He was 59. The former Manchester United star had suffered multiple organ failure and had been on a ventilator. The hospital this morning announced that it had stopped giving him treatment to keep him alive. Doctors said he had remained sedated and not suffered pain.

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His condition deteriorated last week when he also contracted a lung infection. After internal bleeding spread to his lungs on Wednesday evening, Prof Williams said there was no chance of a recovery. He later told reporters: "This is an extremely sad day for the Best family. I think it was a matter of when, not if, things would not go right." Gumtree.com Limited is an Appointed Representative of Compare The Market Limited who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.He was the outstanding talent in the United side that won the European Cup in 1968, and was named European footballer of the year. Manchester United 1973 George Best 7 memorial vintage t shirt jersey shirt Size S offical merchandise

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In a statement, Calum paid tribute to the medical staff who had cared for his father, and said: "Not only have I lost my dad, but we have all lost a wonderful man. Yesterday, the current Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson described him as one of the club's greatest players. Early this morning, Prof Williams said he was surprised that Best had not died overnight, describing him as a "very strong man in many ways". Best said he hoped he would be remembered not for his drinking or the women he had dated, but for his football. He often said: "Pele called me the greatest footballer in the world. That is the ultimate salute to my life." Best was admitted to hospital last month suffering flu-like symptoms and a kidney infection after returning to drinking.

A multi signed menu from a George Best tribute event. Not dated but believed to heave been held at Old Trafford in March 2006. It features images of the Manchester United Trinity - George Best, Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton. Officially authorised by Manchester United Football Club. Best will be buried in Belfast in one of the biggest funerals the city has ever seen, it has been confirmed.