George Best's autobiography 'Blessed' reveals his World Cup dreams were shattered by Northern Ireland coach Billy Bingham in 1981. Best, then 36, was deemed unfit for a qualifier against Scotland. However, he was given a chance to prove himself by joining Middlesbrough, but he turned it down. The World Cup didn't appeal to him due to Northern Ireland's poor chances of progressing. This year, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a talented Georgian player, missed out on the World Cup due to his team's poor qualifying campaign. He joins a list of big names who have never played in the World Cup, including George Best, Alfredo di Stefano, Ian Rush, and Ryan Giggs.
George Best's World Cup Snub: A Lesson for Kvaratskhelia and Co.
Some of the best players of their generation have never played in one. It is no different this time. | Football News
