If I had to choose between dribbling past 5 players and scoring from 40 yards at Anfield or shagging miss world, it'd be a hard choice. Thankfully, i've done both
George BestRead
Players today moan about the number of games, but when you're young, you can't play enough.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a contrast between the enthusiasm of youth for playing sports and the complaints of experienced players about the demands of the game.
In this quote, George Best highlights the passion and joy that young players feel when participating in sports, suggesting that they crave more competition and playtime. He contrasts this youthful eagerness with the complaints of some current players who may feel overwhelmed by the number of games they have to play, implying that as players gain experience, they may lose some of the carefree enthusiasm that defines the early days of their careers.
Themes
GamesYouthPassionSportsPlay
In practice
Example use cases
A coach might use this quote to inspire young athletes to appreciate their time on the field.
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If you'd given me the choice of going out and beating four men and smashing a goal in from thirty yards against Liverpool or going to bed with Miss World, it would have been a difficult choice. Luckily, I had both.
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I'm OK. Much better than on other occasions. It's true that I've made lots of mistakes but I've never tried to bother anyone. I want to stay alive, preferably in peace, without seeing every one of my mistakes in the papers, and on many occasions, even stories that are lies.
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Drink is the only opponent I have been unable to beat.
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They'll forget all the rubbish when I've gone, and they'll remember the football. If only one person thinks I'm the best player in the world, that's good enough for me.
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