Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On 3 December 2005, Belfast came to a standstill as thousands lined the streets to say goodbye. From the Cregagh Estate to Stormont, the city turned out in extraordinary numbers to honour the football genius who had captured the imagination of millions around the world.
George Best was more than a Manchester United superstar. To the people of Belfast, he was one of their own — the boy who left Northern Ireland and became one of the most gifted footballers the game has ever seen.
It was a day filled with pride, sadness and unforgettable memories.
George Best — 1946 to 2005. A Belfast legend who will never be forgotten.
#GeorgeBest #Belfast #ManchesterUnited #FootballLegend #BelfastJac
On 3 December 2005, Belfast came to a standstill as thousands lined the streets to say goodbye. From the Cregagh Estate to Stormont, the city turned out in extraordinary numbers to honour the football genius who had captured the imagination of millions around the world.
George Best was more than a Manchester United superstar. To the people of Belfast, he was one of their own — the boy who left Northern Ireland and became one of the most gifted footballers the game has ever seen.
It was a day filled with pride, sadness and unforgettable memories.
George Best — 1946 to 2005. A Belfast legend who will never be forgotten.
#GeorgeBest #Belfast #ManchesterUnited #FootballLegend #BelfastJac










