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Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton has died aged 86
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has breathed his last at the age of 86, spreading sadness across world football. He survived the plane crash in 1958.
Sir Bobby Charlton “died” at the age of 86, spreading sadness in England, but also in the “family” of Manchester United. Three years ago, British press reports said he was suffering from dementia.
The legendary former striker wore the Red Devils jersey for 17 years and came through the ranks of the club’s infrastructure. In total he played 758 games and scored 249 goals, winning a Cup Winners’ Cup, three league titles and one cup victory.
Sir Bobby Charlton was one of the survivors of the tragic Munich plane crash in 1958. In fact, of the 44 passengers on board the fatal flight (23 people died), he was the last (in time) to “escape”.
At the same time, he was an international player for the English national team, wore the Three Lions jersey 106 times and scored 49 goals.
He was a member of the national team that won the World Cup in 1966 and also won the Ballon d’Or that same season. In fact, he was the first player to win a European Championship, a World Cup and a Ballon d’Or, as only nine footballers have ever achieved this.
After completing his football career, he worked for United in a managerial position for 39 years.
Bobby Charlton was given the title of Sir when he was knighted in 1994 and was inducted into the English Football Hall of Game in 2002.
Source: sport 24
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