Soc: Best to have liver transplant, says paper

From: AAP Sports News (Australia) | Date: December 10, 2001 | Copyright information


AAP Sports News (Australia)

12-10-2001

Soc: Best to have liver transplant, says paper

LONDON, Dec 10 Reuters - George Best is to get a new liver after destroying his own
through years of alcohol abuse, The Sun newspaper reported today.

The 55-year-old former Manchester United and Northern Ireland winger told the tabloid
that he feared some people might think he did not deserve a liver transplant.

"There are going to be a few r...

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