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[Always impetuous and outspoken, Best was inducted into the International Football Hall of Champions in Brussels in 2000, and caused a stir when he criticized the skills of David Beckham, a star for Manchester United at the time.] He cannot kick with his left foot, ... He cannot head a ball. He cannot tackle and he doesn't score many goals. Apart from that, he's all right.

George Best

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