Bobby Charlton, a soccer legend in England who led his country to a World Cup title in 1966, died Saturday. He was 86.
Manchester United, the team Charlton helped to a European Cup title in 1968, announced Charlton’s death later in the day,
“Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our club,” Manchester United wrote in a statement. “Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world.
“He was admired as much for his sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a giant of the game.”Charlton won 106 caps for England and scored 49 international goals, which were records at the time for his country, theCharlton was also a member of Manchester United’s famed academy under Matt Busby and won three straight FA Youth Cups from 1954 to 1956, according toOn Feb.
The Premier League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest players in English football history.Charlton’s death means that Geoff Hurst is the only England player who started the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany who is still alive.“One of the true Greats Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away. We will never forget him and nor will all of football,” wrote Hurst, who scored a hat trick in England’s 4-2 victory 57 years ago.
Very sad news today 1 of the true Greats Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away We will never forget him & nor will all of football A great colleague & friend he will be sorely missed by all of the country beyond sport alone Condolences to his family & friends from Geoff and Judith.Manchester United's Bobby Charlton takes a shot against Bolton at the FA Cup Final at Wembley in 1958. Bolton won 2-0.
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