England World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86
Sir Bobby Charlton, who won the 1966 World Cup with England, has passed away.
Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away at the age of 86.
“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,” read Manchester United’s statement on Saturday.
“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.”
Sir Bobby Charlton CBE, 1937-2023.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 21, 2023
Words will never be enough.
Manchester United legend
Sir Bobby played 758 games for Manchester United, where he scored 249 goals in his 17 years at the club. At Old Trafford, Charlton won the European Cup, three league titles and the FA Cup.
Bobby Charlton saw close friends die at Munich. He helped lead Manchester United's recovery to become English, then European champions. For decades the club's record goal and appearance holder, he was a World Cup winner and European player of the year too. What a life. RIP.
— Andy Mitten (@AndyMitten) October 21, 2023
World Cup success with England
The brilliant Charlton - alongside his brother Jack - lifted the 1966 World Cup with England, who beat West Germany 4-2 in the final. He made 106 appearances for England, scoring an impressive 49 international goals in a stellar career for club and country.