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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 11 MIN

George Best Bet He Could Play 90 Minutes Without His Right Foot

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George Best joins the Sportscafe couch - Manchester United, the European Cup, the 60s, and the bet he made with his mates about his right foot. He talks about leaving Belfast at 15 and going home the next day, becoming the fifth Beatle after a night in Portugal, why he took off to America, and what he actually enjoyed most about playing. Plus a debate with Zinzan Brooke over who exactly is the best player in the world. Chapters 00:00:00 A very special guest 00:00:36 Any regrets? 00:01:17 What the 60s were really like 00:02:15 Leaving Belfast at 15 00:03:06 Long hair, flares, and the fifth Beatle 00:03:53 Why America was different 00:05:27 The Miss World rumours 00:06:44 Taking the mickey out of defenders 00:07:33 The bet 00:08:48 The European Cup 00:11:02 Where did it all go wrong? Sportscafe - classic episodes from the archive. #GeorgeBest #ManchesterUnited #Sportscafe #ZinzanBrooke

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