[On Eric Cantona:] 'I'd give all the Champagne I've ever drunk to be playing alongside him in a big European match at Old Trafford.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- George Best expresses deep admiration for Eric Cantona, saying he would sacrifice all his champagne to play with him in a major match.
- In plain terms
- Best values playing with Cantona more than all the champagne he has ever drunk.
- What can you take from it?
- It highlights how highly Best regarded Cantona as a teammate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a teammate unforgettable?
- How do you measure value in sport?
Another view
It is an exaggerated statement that cannot be literally measured.
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