Manchester United’s players have laid a wreath in the center of the field and took part in a period of applause ahead of their Premier League game in honor of Bobby Charlton. Charlton is a club great who has died at the age of 86.
The image of former Manchester United and England player Bobby Charlton is shown on a large shown following the news of his death at the age of 86 ahead the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Manchester United at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
A message on the wreath laid in front of the Man United players read: “In loving memory of Sir Bobby.” Scott McTominay was selected in Man United’s team for the match and said it was a tough moment for him and his teammates.Arsenal rallies from 2 goals down to draw 2-2 at Chelsea and stay unbeaten in Premier LeagueMan United manager Erik ten Hag said he had never met Charlton, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2020, but appreciated he was “an outstanding person, an outstanding gentleman in every inch, outstanding on the pitch and off the pitch.
“He is an example for everyone,” Ten Hag said. “We know not only is the football world losing a big person but the whole of society.”
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