Sir Bobby Charlton: Man Utd and England legend dies aged 86
With 249 goals in 758 games, Charlton is recognized as one of Manchester United’s all-time best players. In 1968, he and United won the European Cup and three First Division championships; born in Ashington In 1966, Charlton and England won the World Cup as well.
The 86-year-old legend of Sir Bobby Charlton of Manchester United and England passed away.
As one of Manchester United’s all-time greats, Charlton scored 249 goals in 758 games played between 1956 and 1973. Along with three First Division crowns, he shared the 1968 European Cup victory with United.
The 1966 World Cup winner amassed 106 caps and scored 49 goals in 49 games for England. From 1970 until 2015, he maintained the record for most goals scored.
Manchester United also honored Charlton, referring to him as “one of the greatest and most beloved players in the club’s history” in their own words.
“Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world,” the statement continued.
“Sir Bobby will always be regarded as a giant of the game; he was admired for his sportsmanship and honesty as much as for his exceptional abilities as a football player.
“One of the greatest players of all time” has received tributes from Casemiro, a midfielder for Manchester United.
He referred to the 1968 European Cup lift by Sir Bobby as “an absolute milestone” for the team.
Additionally, center-back Raphael Varane called Sir Bobby “the biggest [club giant] of them all” in a post on the social media platform X.
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