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Crowds of people came to say their final farewell to the legendary Sir Bobby Charlton

The entire English football family said goodbye to the legendary Sir Bobby Charlton by accompanying him to his final resting place, with the coffin also passing by Old Trafford on Monday afternoon.

Sir Bobby Charlton, English football’s greatest personality, died on October 21 at the age of 86, leaving a huge void with the English football public and the Manchester United family still shocked by his loss.

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral |  November 13, 2023

On Monday afternoon (11/13), the legendary veteran striker, World Cup winner with the Lions in 1966, received all the honors he deserved. Over 1,000 people attended the memorial service at Manchester Cathedral and gathered outside Old Trafford to honor him in a special way.

England coach Gareth Southgate at Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral  November 13, 2023

Of course the Red Devils family was well represented, with Sir Alex Ferguson, former United boss David Gill, veterans Paul Scholes, Bryan Robson, Steve Bruce, Peter Schmeichel, Andy Cole and Alex Stepney, but also members of the Red Devils current team Team like Maguire, Shaw, Evans and Heaton.

Veteran Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel at the funeral of Sir Bobby Charlton |  November 13, 2023

However, they were not the only ones, as the memory of Sir Bobby Charlton was also honored with their presence by Alexander Ceferin (UEFA President), Theodoros Theodoridis (UEFA General Secretary) as well as Prince Williams in his capacity as President of the English Football Association. England coach Gareth Southgate and Real Madrid’s iconic figure Emilo Butragueno.

Veteran Real striker and current Merengues manager Emilio Butragueno at the funeral of Sir Bobby Charlton |  November 13, 2023

It is noted that the coffin that accompanied Sir Bobby Charlton to his final home also passed Old Trafford, where hundreds of United fans had gathered in front of the statue of Sir Matt Busby to pay tribute to the deceased to pay tribute.


“He was a fantastic man. I’m at United because of Bobby Charlton. From day one he supported me 100% in everything I wanted to do. Like I said, the only reason I’m at Manchester United is because of Bobby Charlton.”Sir Alex Ferguson emphasized with his statements.


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Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s era officially at Manchester United

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Historic day for Manchester United when British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired 25% of the club’s shares from the Glazer family.

After 13 months of negotiations, Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired 25% of Manchester United’s shares for £1.25 billion (€1.44 billion).

The British billionaire will take charge of the club’s football operations and says he will invest 272 million euros ($300 million) in Old Trafford. At the same time, he made a proposal to acquire a further share of the shares (up to 25%).


In order for the deal to be finalized and formally concluded, it must be approved by all bodies, including the Premier League, as is the case with such deals.


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City give River more than 20 million euros and take on 17-year-old Etceveri

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One step away from finalizing an agreement with River Plate is Manchester City, where they are finalizing a deal to acquire 17-year-old Argentina’s next big thing, Claudio Etcheverry, for over €20 million.

Manchester City are investing in young talent and want to do so again like they did with Julián Alvarez. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Citizens have reached an agreement with River Plate to acquire the 17-year-old Claudio Etcheveri.


The world champion will pay the clause in his contract Argentina’s next big thing, which amounts to over 20 million euros.

The two sides are in the final stages of concluding the contract, after which Mr Etceveri will remain on loan at River until the end of the season, when his contract with the club will expire.

Etcheverry shone for Argentina at the U17 World Cup, scoring a hat-trick against Brazil in the quarter-finals.


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Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Lemina and Doherty knew the Blues

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Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Lemina and Doherty knew the Blues

Wolves were better for most of the game against Chelsea, who they beat 2-1 in Molino, with Enkunku’s goal in the 90+6 minute not enough to qualify for Matchday 18 of the Premier League.

Wolves beat Chelsea 2-1 at Molinos in the 18th Premier League game in a game that caught fire in stoppage time. Your goals Lemina and Doherty gave the “Wolves” victory Enkunku to reduce

The best moment of the first half belonged to the Londoners, Sterling stole the ball from Gomes just outside the penalty area, got into a foursome with Sha, but sent it to the Portuguese goalkeeper, who saved with his foot.

In the second half the hosts took the lead in the 51st minute after a set piece when Lemina sent the ball into the net after a corner from Sarabia to make it 1-0, while nPreviously, in the 48th minute, they had missed a huge chance to take the lead.

After a cross from Gomes, Totti headed the ball, but Petrovic made a difficult save with his hands. At 54′ Wolves called for a penalty for bringing down Huang in the penalty area, with the referee showing no foul.

Fotia won the game in stoppage time when two goals were scored. In the 90th + 3rd Doherty, who came on as a substitute in the 86th minute, made it 2-0 for Wolves three minutes later After a cross from Sterling, Encuncu shot the ball into Sa’s goal to make it 2-1.

WOLVES: Sat, Kliman, Dawson (70′ Bueno)Gomes, Semedo, Lemina, Gomes, Ait-Nouri (86′) Bueno)Can, Sarabia (75′ Doyle)Cot (86′ Doherty).

CHELSEA: Petrovic, Gusto (80′) Badiasil)Disasti, Thiago Silva, Colville (80′) Maachen)Ogotsovkou (59′) enkunku)Gallagher, Sterling, Palmer, Jackson (80′ Madueke)Brocha (59′ Mudrik).

The results of the 18th game

  • Crystal Palace – Brighton 1-1 (45+1′ Agiou / 82′ Welbeck)
  • Aston Villa-Sheffield United 1-1 (90+8′ Zaniolo / 87′ Archer)
  • West Ham – Manchester United 2:0 (72′ Bowen, 78′ Kundous)
  • Tottenham-Everton 2-1 (9′ Risarlizon, 16′ Sean / 82′ Gomes)
  • Nottingham-Bournemouth 2-3 (47′ Elanga, 74′ Wood / 51′, 58′, 90+4′ Solanke)
  • Fulham-Burnley 0-2 (47′ Oduber, 66′ Mountains)
  • Luton-Newcastle 1:0 (25’Townsend)
  • Liverpool-Arsenal 1-1 (29′ Salah / 4′ Gabriel)
  • Wolves – Chelsea 2-1 (51′ Lemina, 90+3′ Doherty / 90+6′ Encuncu)

The program for the 19th matchday

  • 12/26 2:30 p.m Newcastle – Forest
  • December 26th, 5:00 p.m Bournemouth-Fulham
  • December 26th, 5:00 p.m Sheffield United-Luton
  • December 26th, 7:30 p.m Burnley-Liverpool
  • December 26th, 10:00 p.m Manchester United – Aston Villa
  • December 27th, 9:30 p.m Brentford – Wolves
  • December 27th, 9:30 p.m Chelsea – Crystal Palace
  • December 27th, 10:15 p.m Everton-Manchester City
  • December 28th, 9:30 p.m Brighton-Tottenham
  • December 28th, 10:15 p.m Arsenal-West Ham

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