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England legend Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86

22 Oct 2023 09:27am
A pedestrian walks past an image of former Manchester United player Bobby Charlton outside of Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, central England, on October 21, 2023, following the death of Bobby Charlton - AFP
A pedestrian walks past an image of former Manchester United player Bobby Charlton outside of Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, central England, on October 21, 2023, following the death of Bobby Charlton - AFP
ISTANBUL - Sir Bobby Charlton, who is regarded as one of Manchester United's greatest-ever players died at the age of 86 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," Anadolu Agency (AA) quoted Manchester United as saying in a statement.

The Red Devils remembered Charlton, saying "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 scored 249 goals in 758 appearances during 17 years as a Manchester United player, winning the European Cup, three English top-tier league titles, and the FA Cup.

He led England to win the 1966 FIFA World Cup, scoring 49 goals in 106 matches for the national team - BERNAMA

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