'George Best invented rock 'n' roll football' (Former France and Juventus midfield great Michel Platini)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Michel Platini credits Best with creating a new, exciting style of football.
- In plain terms
- Best invented rock‑n‑roll football.
- What can you take from it?
- Innovation can redefine a sport.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a style 'rock‑n‑roll'?
- How do legends shape sport culture?
Another view
The claim is subjective and hard to verify.
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