Maradona Good, Pele Better, George Best! It's the sporting tweets of the week

Katie Taylor, Jamie Heaslip and Conor McGregor also feature in our latest list.

1. Northern Ireland

Today marks 11 years since the passing of our greatest player. "Maradona Good, Pele Better, George Best" 💚 #GAWA pic.twitter.com/ChcskRWwDT
— Northern Ireland (@NorthernIreland) November 25, 2016

Northern Ireland / Twitter

2. Conor McGregor

Hello id like to order some competition please I don't have any pic.twitter.com/cocgW4uwsb
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 23, 2016

Conor McGregor / Twitter

3. Cillian Sheridan

Honoured to have played with someone who knows someone that was a teammate of Steven Gerrard. All the best in your retirement lad
— Cillian Sheridan (@CillianSheridan) November 24, 2016

Cillian Sheridan / Twitter

4. Brian Flanagan

A horse called Thomas Shelby runs in the next at Towcester. Bookies have been warned. @ThePeakyBlinder
— Brian Flanagan (@BHDFlanagan) November 24, 2016

Brian Flanagan / Twitter

5. Katie Taylor

Perfect start. Big thanks to everyone for all of the support. Onto the next one... #Dec10th pic.twitter.com/5hmFbG5QSN
— Katie Taylor (@KatieTaylor) November 27, 2016

Katie Taylor / Twitter

6. Jamie Carragher

Sad day for football when a legendary figure like Stevie Gerrard retires from the game. The good news is more nights like this! #legend pic.twitter.com/JBPnPl5lWf
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 24, 2016

Jamie Carragher / Twitter

7. Jamie Heaslip

Opened this letter this afternoon, humbled to get supportive letters from my home town! #thankssophie pic.twitter.com/2US7GBl5L5
— jamie heaslip (@jamieheaslip) November 24, 2016

jamie heaslip / Twitter

8. The GAA

Victorious 2016 All-Stars captain Dean Rock with Irish ambassador Pat Hennessy and his wife Pauline. #OpelAllStars pic.twitter.com/PKtUsa3Ymb
— The GAA (@officialgaa) November 25, 2016

The GAA / Twitter

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Nov 27th 2016, 12:18 PM

RIP George Best, one of the All time greats. I seem to recall United also played West Ham (at Upton Park) after his death and the Hammer’s fans paid a fitting tribute to him.

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