There are renewed fears for the health of former Northern Ireland soccer legend, George Best, after he pulled-out of a charity dinner held in his honour due to illness. The Manchester United great was due to be the star guest at the Liver Research Trust event at Old Trafford tonight.
However, United officials were informed by his agent that the former player was ill with liver problems in Northern Ireland. Best has suffered a catalogue of alcohol-related problems, including a high-profile relapse last year which doctors warned would cost him his life if repeated.
Filed by Shane Murray
