Sir Bobby Charlton: England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend dies

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Sir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United legend who was a key figure in England's 1966 World Cup victory, has died at the age of 86.

Charlton won 106 caps for England and scored 49 international goals - records for his country at the time.

During a 17-year first-team career with United he won three league titles, a European Cup and an FA Cup.

Charlton's family said he "passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning".

Source: BBC

 

[Markhor]

As a Liverpool fan compliments towards Manchester United, the bitterest rivals, do not come easily.

However nobody who follows football could deny that Sir Bobby Charlton was a thorough gentleman universally respected by fans of all stripes. He was Mr Manchester United, basically what Kenny Dalglish means to Liverpool in that he was a legendary player who represented the club with dignity during its darkest hours.

He lost so many of his teammates to the 1958 Munich Air Disaster when a plane carrying Man Utd after a European Cup tie skidded off an icy runway and crashed. A team headed for greatness under Matt Busby was instantly wiped out bar a lucky group of survivors including Charlton.

Forget football - it's one of the great sporting comebacks as Man Utd rebuilt, won the European Cup in 1968 becoming the first British team to do so, while Charlton won countless individual honours. He then became a director during Man Utd's glory years under Ferguson.

RIP to a life well lived.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Rest in Peace Sir Bobby Charlton.

 

[hassan918]

One of the greatest footballers England have ever produced. Rest in peace.

 

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Sir Bobby Charlton: Boy, 17, charged over Manchester City chants

A 17-year-old boy has been charged over chants about the death of Sir Bobby Charlton which were filmed at a Manchester City match.

Greater Manchester Police has investigated footage from the match on Saturday, when the Manchester United legend's death was announced.

It said a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had been charged with a public order offence.

He has been bailed to appear before Manchester magistrates in November.

The force said the boy had been released on bail with conditions to not appear at "any regulated football matches".

It added that a 14-year-old boy had been "voluntarily interviewed" in connection with the chanting and would be "dealt with out of court".

At a news conference ahead of the Manchester derby on Sunday, Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola condemned the "vile chanting" which had followed Sir Bobby's death.

He said any fans singing offensive chants did not "represent" City and the club had "huge respect for Man United... and especially for Sir Bobby".

"We will be part of the condolences to Manchester United and English football," he added.

On Thursday, Manchester City said it had banned two minors from home and away games for "vile chanting".

Sir Bobby, a key member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning team, died aged 86 on Saturday.

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[Cricket Warrior]

It was a truly unique and meaningful way to pay tribute to Sir Bobby Carlton.

 

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Sir Bobby Charlton died after an accidental fall at a care home, an inquest has heard.

The England and Manchester United legend died aged 86 in Macclesfield General Hospital on 21 October.

The inquest at Cheshire Coroner's Court heard Sir Bobby was living in The Willows in Knutsford, a nursing home caring for patients with dementia.

Senior coroner for Cheshire Jacqueline Devonish concluded his death was accidental.

The hearing was told Sir Bobby had lost his balance as he stood up from his chair, striking a window sill and "possibly a radiator".

Staff performed a full-body check at the time and noted no visible injuries, and recorded his mobility seemed unaffected.

But they later noticed swelling on his back and paramedics were called to the centre, where he had been receiving respite care since July.

 

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Sir Bobby Charlton funeral details announced​

The funeral for Sir Bobby Charlton will take place at Manchester Cathedral next Monday, Manchester United has said.

His funeral cortege will pass Old Trafford on its way to the cathedral on 13 November, with fans and members of the public invited to pay their respects along the route.

It is expected up to 1,000 guests will attend the cathedral to pay their respects to Sir Bobby "and celebrate his incredible life as a husband, father, grandfather and, of course, as one of the finest footballers this country has ever produced," Manchester United said.

The service will begin at 2pm and will be led by Canon Nigel Ashworth. It will include eulogies by family members and the football club.

The club said the service within the cathedral will remain private and will not be broadcast or filmed.

"The Charlton family and Manchester United would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and respect towards Sir Bobby," it said.

Source: SKY

 

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Crowds applauded Sir Bobby Charlton's hearse as it stopped at Old Trafford - with Manchester United stars past and present gathering for his memorial service.

The football legend and England World Cup winner died aged 86 on 21 October, a few days after falling at his care home.

The Prince of Wales, Sir Alex Ferguson and Gareth Southgate joined current and former players to play tribute at a service celebrating his life in Manchester Cathedral.

The funeral procession stopped briefly at Old Trafford, where Sir Bobby is immortalised in a statue alongside Denis Law and George Best.

Fans outside the stadium clapped the club legend, who made 758 appearances and scored 249 goals for the team.

More supporters gathered outside the cathedral to see Sir Bobby's coffin taken into the service.