Article 4FQZN ‘Worse than Ronaldo’s’: fans mock George Best statue in Belfast

‘Worse than Ronaldo’s’: fans mock George Best statue in Belfast

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Henry McDonald
from World news | The Guardian on (#4FQZN)

Artwork joins list of footballers' bronzes that received less than glowing reviews

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Diego Maradona, a dubious likeness in bronze has become almost de rigueur for any self-respecting football superstar.

Now the late, great George Best has been added to the list, after fans heaped criticism on a life-size bronze statue of the Manchester United legend that was unveiled in his native Belfast this week.

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