England FIFA World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton died on 21 October 2023. He was 86 years old.
Obituary
Manchester United great Bobby Charlton, who played a key role in England's 1966 World Cup win, has died at the age of 86. Charlton is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Manchester United said in a statement, "The club's heartfelt sympathies go out to his wife Lady Norma, his daughters and grandchildren, and everyone who loved him. Charlton played 758 matches for Manchester United in his 17 years at the club. He scored 249 goals and won three league titles, the FA Cup and the European Cup – now known as the Champions League. He also won 106 caps, scoring 49 goals – an England scoring record that stood until broken by Wayne Rooney in 2015. lasting 45 years – and playing a key role in England's World Cup victory on home soil, the only time the country has won men's football's biggest prize. Following his retirement, Charlton served as director of Manchester United for 39 years. had worked.
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