LONDON.- The 1968 European Cup winner’s medal awarded to the legendary Northern Irish football player, George Best (1946-2005), sold for a staggering £156,000 today (20 October) at Bonhams, Chester, as part of the Sporting Memorabilia sale. The medal, which had attracted a pre-sale estimate of £90,000 – 120,000, was presented following Manchester United’s 4-1 victory over Benfica, Portugal, when Manchester United became the first English team to win the European Cup. The medal was among 13 awards presented to George Best during his illustrious football career put up for auction at Bonhams by the Executors of Best’s estate. The proceeds from the sale of the items, which totalled an impressive £200,000, will go to Best’s sister, Barbara McNally. Top prices were also paid for a replica of this European Cup Winner’s medal, which was made for Best by the Professional Footballers’ Association when