THE BEAUTIFUL GAMES; Scotland's top sports team pick the classics that lit up the season.(Sport) - Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)

I saw Paul Gascoigne, Scotland's Player of the Year, loads of times last season.

And I was lucky enough to watch Eric Cantona, England's star performer, twice.

But just once did I witness a performance from George Weah - the best player in the world.

He took centre stage in the spectacular setting of the San Siro in Milan.

Around 80,000 baying AC fans were trying to turn it into a Christians v Lions epic.

And for a while it looked as if visitors Juventus were going to be sacrificed.

Weah was at the heart of all Milan's moves and every time he touched the ball the locals expected some magic.

Marco Simone put Milan ahead, then Weah produced a goal only the best could deliver.

Showing masterful skill and invention, he left the Juve defence trailing before sliding the ball home.

Juve didn't play well until the last half hour - and then they looked awesome.

The Turin club were due to entertain Rangers in the Champions League three days later and my first glimpse of Alessandro del Piero left me fearing the worst for Walter Smith's side.

Led by big names such as Gianluca Vialli and Fabrizio Ravanelli, they began to get their act together.

Del Piero pulled a goal back, but Milan held out to win a glorious Serie A encounter 2-1.

Smith, who was sitting beside me, saw enough to know what he would be up against a few days later.

Juve duly won 4-1 and followed up with a 4-0 stroll at Ibrox.

And last week they lifted the European Cup to confirm their greatness.