#501 | George Best: The Wild Life of Football's Lost Star
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  George Best is seen as one of the most naturally talented footballers ever, but off the pitch, he battled demons.   From his glittering career at Manchester United to his struggles with alcoholism, in this episode, we'll learn about the wild life of one of football's greats.   Life and career of George Best Comparison with modern footballers George Best's early career His rise to fame in the 1960s Best's off-pitch controversies and lifestyle Struggles with alcoholism Decline in football career and final years Financial issues and generosity Legacy and what went wrong Final reflections on his life Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/george-best --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker--- Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
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