Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland football legend George Best, died today aged 59 in London's Cromwell Hospital after a long and very valiant fight.

George Best was born in Belfast, Best played for United from 1963 to 1974 and his finest hour came in 1968 when the Red Devils became the first English club to win the European Cup.

Best made 180 goals in 474 appearances for United and also won two league championships, in 1965 and 1967.

A statement from United read: "George Best was one of the greatest footballers of all time.