'Maradona good; Pele better; George Best' (A banner near the Best family home in the Cregagh Estate on the day of Best's funeral)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A humorous sign at a funeral ranks George Best above even football legends like Maradona and Pele.
- In plain terms
- The banner jokes that Best was the best player of all time.
- What can you take from it?
- Fan tributes often use humor to celebrate a life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do fans express loyalty?
- What makes a tribute memorable?
Another view
The claim is subjective hyperbole rather than a factual ranking.
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