Sir Bobby Charlton, a legend of English football and Manchester United, died this Saturday.
In a statement quoted by the newspaper, the family of England’s 1966 World Cup winner, in which he scored twice in Portugal’s 2-1 semi-final win, expressed “great sadness” at the moment.
Manchester United, the club captained by Bobby Charlton to victory in the 1968 European Cup with a 4-1 extra-time victory over Benfica in the final, mourned the death of “one of the greatest and best-loved players in history”. history of the club.”
During his service at the club, the former footballer also became the champion of England three times. “Sir Bobby was admired both for his sportsmanship and integrity and for his outstanding qualities as a footballer. He will forever be remembered as a giant in the history of sport,” said Manchester United.
The club also emphasizes that “after reform, he served the club with distinction as a director for 39 years.”
Robert Charlton was born on 11 October 1937 in Ashington and joined the Red Devils in 1954, where he remained until 1973 before moving on to Preston North End (1973/74) and Watford (1975).
The brother of 1966 world champion Jack Charlton, Bobby Charlton was one of the survivors of the plane crash that killed eight Manchester United players in Munich in February 1958, along with coach Matt Busby.
Author: morning Post This Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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