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Soccer legend George Best "very seriously ill"

LONDON, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Football legend George Best remains "very seriously ill" despite the easing of internal bleeding he has been suffering, his consultant said on Thursday.

"Quite what will happen over the next 24 hours is difficult to say," Professor Roger Williams said.

"The next 24 hours will be very crucial for him," Williams added.

The ex-Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballer, who is 59, is said to be stable in intensive care.

Best entered Cromwell Hospital in west London three weeks ago. He had a liver transplant in 2002.

His condition worsened significantly on Wednesday, before he spent a more comfortable night.

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