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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: sport 24
Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.