George Best was more than just a footballer-he was a phenomenon. Bursting out of post-war Belfast like a comet over Cregagh, he lit up Old Trafford with genius, elegance, and swagger. At seventeen, he was already mesmerizing defenders; by twenty-two, he'd won the European Cup and the Ballon d'Or. But the boy who conquered Europe would also become a man undone by fame, alcohol, and the burdens of adoration.

Blessed: The Rise, Fall, and Glory of George Best is the definitive, full-length biography of football's first true global icon. Through 30 vivid, fact-based chapters, it traces Best's journey from shy prodigy to pop-culture phenomenon, from Old Trafford royalty to tabloid casualty. Featuring unforgettable matches, poignant quotes, and honest portraits of triumph and tragedy, this is the story of a player who lived fast, dazzled millions, and left the game forever changed.