Manchester United Legends: Best, Charlton and Law (2013)
2h 30min
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Collection of documentaries exploring the lives and careers of the legendary Manchester United players George Best, Bobby Charlton and Dennis Law. Bobby Charlton: It can be said, without a shadow of a doubt, that Bobby Charlton is one of the best international footballers that the world has ever seen, as well as being one of the most talented English football players of all times. Despite being injured in his debut match for Manchester United against Charlton Athletic in 1956, he made an immediate impact scoring twice; United walking away with a 4 2 win. After 758 appearances, Charlton left United in May 1973 with an incredible 249 goals under his belt. As well as holding legendary unbroken records with United, Charlton also holds England s goal scoring record as well, with 106 caps and 49 goals. Charlton was also part of the victorious 1966 World Cup winning England team beating West Germany in the final at Wembley 4 -2. George Best: When the name George Best is heard, everyone knows who he is - whether for his footballing talent and charisma or his controversial lifestyle off the pitch. A common description of his place in football history is summed up by the quote Maradona good, Pele better; George Best . Best was discovered in Belfast, aged 15, by Manchester United scout Bob Bishop and went to make his First Division debut for The Red Devils aged 17 in 1963 in a 1-0 victory against West Bromwich Albion. Due to his playing style, Best was a hit at United scoring 179 goals from 470 appearances over 11 years until he unexpectedly quit Manchester United in 1974 aged 27. Best did go on to play for a number of clubs around the world, the L.A. Aztecs and Fort Lauderdale Strikers to name a couple, but due to his fluctuating form and controversial lifestyle he never achieved the same levels of success he had at Manchester United. He retired from football aged 37 in 1983. Denis Law: Denis Law is one of Manchester United s true living legends. Laws flair, spirit and genuine love of the game earned him the nickname The King and his glorious reign lasted thirteen years. After playing for Huddersfield, Manchester City and Torino, Matt Busby enticed him back to England to play for The Red Devils in 1962. After the Munich Air Disaster, Law was part of the formula that helped rebuild the team. Law made his debut and scored his first goal for Manchester United in August 1962 against West Bromwich Albion. In his 404 appearances he scored 237 goals making him second highest goal scorer of all time in Manchester United history. - Studio:
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- Sports & Sport Films