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SPORTS COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND SADDENED BY THE DEATH OF GEORGE BEST

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�The Chairman of the SCNI Professor Eric Saunders today added his condolences to the messages of sympathy and regret on the death of football legend George Best.�� Professor Saunders said �George Best was undoubtedly the best footballer in the world and as a footballer he was one of Northern Ireland�s greatest ambassadors.� He was one of a kind, a genius and someone who will never be replaced.

He graced the football pitch at a time when football was a much more physical game and players challenged hard.� Gifted players were not afforded the same protection and this elevates more his skills, balance and agility.

�Northern Ireland has lost one of its most talented sportsmen and our thoughts are with his family and friends.

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