World Cup
tragedy in England. World champion who spent his entire career in the same club dies
Friday, December 23, English football club Fulham It has been announced that the legend of the club has passed away. George Kohen.
Cohen died at the age of 83. He played as the legendary British right-back and spent his entire career at Fulham from 1956 to 1969.
Cohen made 459 appearances for Fulham, scoring 6 goals but not winning a single trophy. Cohen was England’s vice-captain at the victorious 1966 World Cup. The defender played all matches of the home world championship in full. Cohen made 37 appearances for the national team.
Everyone at Fulham Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the gentleman George Cohen MBE, one of our greatest players ever.
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) 23 December 2022
Source: Sport UA
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