Sir Bobby Charlton dead: Legendary 1966 World Cup winner and Man Utd hero dies aged 86
1 year, 2 months ago

Sir Bobby Charlton dead: Legendary 1966 World Cup winner and Man Utd hero dies aged 86

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Bobby Charlton, the World Cup winner and European Cup winner who is one of England and Manchester United’s greatest-ever players, has died at the age of 86. “A graduate of our youth Academy, Sir Bobby played 758 games and scored 249 goals during 17 years as a Manchester United player, winning the European Cup, three league titles and the FA Cup. open image in gallery Charlton scores against Portugal in the 1966 World Cup semi-final “The club’s heartfelt sympathies are with his wife Lady Norma, his daughters and grandchildren, and all who loved him.” Sir Geoff Hurst, who played a key role in the World Cup-winning team alongside Sir Bobby, paid his tribute on X, formerly Twitter: “Very sad news today. “A true gentleman, family man and truly a national hero… Today isn’t just a sad day for Manchester United & England it’s a sad day for football and everything that Sir Bobby represented.

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From Bishan Singh Bedi to Bobby Charlton, here are 10 sportspersons who passed away in 2023
1 year ago

From Bishan Singh Bedi to Bobby Charlton, here are 10 sportspersons who passed away in 2023

The Hindu  

From football legend Bobby Charlton to India’s own Bishan Singh Bedi, 2023 saw the passing away of several sportspersons had created an unforgettable legacy over time. Bobby Charlton raises the World Cup trophy in the air following England’s 4-2 victory after extra time over West Germany in the World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, 30th July 1966. Bishan Singh Bedi …

Rewind 2023: Bishan Singh Bedi, Sir Bobby Charlton and other famous sportspersons who passed away
1 year ago

Rewind 2023: Bishan Singh Bedi, Sir Bobby Charlton and other famous sportspersons who passed away

Firstpost  

We take a look at famous sportspersons who passed away in 2023, as another year comes to a close In sports, several athletes make history, mostly on the field. We now take a look at famous sportspersons who passed away in 2023, as another year comes to a close in two weeks time: Bishan Singh Bedi Remembered as one of …

Thousands Line Manchester Streets to Bid Final Farewell to Bobby Charlton
1 year, 1 month ago

Thousands Line Manchester Streets to Bid Final Farewell to Bobby Charlton

News 18  

Thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester on Monday to pay their final respects to Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton, with Alex Ferguson and Prince William among the mourners. The hearse passed the famous “United Trinity” statue immortalising Charlton, Denis Law and George Best as members of the club’s under-18 and under-21 squads formed a guard of …

Bobby Charlton funeral: Ferguson, Prince William among mourners as thousands line Manchester streets to bid farewell
1 year, 1 month ago

Bobby Charlton funeral: Ferguson, Prince William among mourners as thousands line Manchester streets to bid farewell

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester on Monday to pay their final respects to Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton, with Alex Ferguson and Prince William among the mourners. Alex Ferguson, left, former Manchester United manager and David Gill former United CEO arrive for the funeral of English football icon Bobby Charlton The 1966 World Cup winner, …

The funeral of England and Man United icon Bobby Charlton to be held in Manchester
1 year, 1 month ago

The funeral of England and Man United icon Bobby Charlton to be held in Manchester

The Hindu  

The funeral of Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton will be held in Manchester on Monday. The funeral service will be held at Manchester Cathedral and is expected to be attended by around 1,000 guests, including former teammates and leading sporting figures. Former United manager Alex Ferguson will be among the representatives of the club that Charlton played for …

Sir Bobby Charlton’s 1966 World Cup semi-final England shirt to be auctioned
1 year, 2 months ago

Sir Bobby Charlton’s 1966 World Cup semi-final England shirt to be auctioned

The Independent  

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Sir Bobby Charlton died after accidental fall, reveals inquest
1 year, 2 months ago

Sir Bobby Charlton died after accidental fall, reveals inquest

The Hindu  

Manchester United and England legend Bobby Charlton died after an accidental fall at a care home, an inquest was told on Wednesday. Charlton, one of English football’s all-time greats, passed away aged 86 in Macclesfield General Hospital on October 21. The Cheshire Coroner’s Court inquest into the 1966 World Cup winner’s death revealed he lost his balance when he stood …

Bobby Charlton tribute: Ten Hag lays wreath on Old Trafford pitch before Champions League match against Copenhagen
1 year, 2 months ago

Bobby Charlton tribute: Ten Hag lays wreath on Old Trafford pitch before Champions League match against Copenhagen

The Hindu  

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag laid a wreath in the centre of the storied Old Trafford pitch on Tuesday in a stirring tribute to club great Bobby Charlton ahead of its Champions League group-stage match against FC Copenhagen. Ten Hag, who has called Charlton a “leader” and a “giant,” Charlton’s former team mate Alex Stepney, and Under 19s team …

Manchester United fans flock to Old Trafford to pay tribute to Bobby Charlton following his demise at 86
1 year, 2 months ago

Manchester United fans flock to Old Trafford to pay tribute to Bobby Charlton following his demise at 86

The Hindu  

Old Trafford was a scene of mourning and commemoration Sunday as football fans of Manchester United and other teams flocked to the storied stadium to pay tribute to Bobby Charlton following his death at the age of 86. Charlton died Saturday surrounded by his family, sparking an influx of tributes from around the world — and from people inside and …

Premier League: Man Utd say 'big goodbye' to Bobby Charlton with emotional win, Arsenal grab draw at Chelsea
1 year, 2 months ago

Premier League: Man Utd say 'big goodbye' to Bobby Charlton with emotional win, Arsenal grab draw at Chelsea

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Tributes poured in from across the football world, with former Manchester United player and England captain David Beckham praising Charlton as a ’national hero'. Manchester United beat Sheffield United 2-1 on Saturday on an emotionally charged evening as the Premier League giants said a “big goodbye” to club great Bobby Charlton, who died earlier in the day. Tributes poured in …

Reactions to the death of England and Man Utd great Bobby Charlton
1 year, 2 months ago

Reactions to the death of England and Man Utd great Bobby Charlton

The Hindu  

England and Manchester United football great Bobby Charlton died on Saturday aged 86. FORMER ENGLAND FORWARD GARY LINEKER Deeply saddened to hear that Sir Bobby Charlton has died. 🙌🏻 — Gary Lineker October 21, 2023 THE PREMIER LEAGUE The Premier League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest players in English …

Bobby Charlton, England World Cup winner, dies at age of 86
1 year, 2 months ago

Bobby Charlton, England World Cup winner, dies at age of 86

Live Mint  

England World Cup winner and Manchester United great Bobby Charlton died at the age of 86, news agency AFP quoted a statement on behalf of the Charlton family as saying. Alongside his brother Jack, who died aged 85 in 2020, the midfielder played in the World Cup final and won 106 caps for England, scoring 49 goals. He won three …

Bobby Charlton dies: One of Alf Ramsey’s ‘Wingless Wonders’ who outplayed Beckenbauer to win the FIFA World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Bobby Charlton dies: One of Alf Ramsey’s ‘Wingless Wonders’ who outplayed Beckenbauer to win the FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

There have been few attacking players as versatile as Bobby Charlton. A survivor of the 1958 Munich air disaster that killed eight of his Manchester United teammates, Charlton was picked in the England squad for the World Cup that year in Sweden, but didn’t play a single game, with coach Walter Winterbottom later contending that the 20-year-old was still struggling …

Sir Bobby Charlton best games for Manchester United: Cup final hero and Red Devils record-breaker
1 year, 2 months ago

Sir Bobby Charlton best games for Manchester United: Cup final hero and Red Devils record-breaker

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After spending time at home in Ashington to convalesce, Charlton played in …

Sir Bobby Charlton dead: The life of England’s FIFA World Cup hero and Man United legend in pictures
1 year, 2 months ago

Sir Bobby Charlton dead: The life of England’s FIFA World Cup hero and Man United legend in pictures

The Hindu  

English footballer Bobby Charlton at Highbury football ground, where Manchester United defeated Arsenal 5-4. Taking the World Cup around: Japan’s Prmie Minister Junichiro Koizumi receives the FIFA World Cup trophy from the 1966 World Cup winner Bobby Charlton during a trophy tour before the 2002 World Cup. Sir Bobby Charlton holds 96 red roses in memory of the victims of …

Sir Bobby Charlton: Manchester United legend and World Cup winner dies aged 86
1 year, 2 months ago

Sir Bobby Charlton: Manchester United legend and World Cup winner dies aged 86

New York Times  

Sir Bobby Charlton, England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend, has died at the age of 86. We would request that the family’s privacy be respected at this time.” Charlton spent the majority of his professional career at Manchester United, scoring 249 goals in 758 games for the club. United said: “Manchester United are in mourning following the passing …

Which players make the final cut in England's greatest ever World Cup eleven
2 years, 3 months ago

Which players make the final cut in England's greatest ever World Cup eleven

Daily Mail  

Stars from Italia 90, the 'Golden Generation' and Russia 2018 are all represented With the debate set to rage on who Gareth Southgate should and should not include in his squad for Qatar next month, will any of England’s current generation ever take their place alongside England’s greatest ever World Cup stars? Gordon Banks played in every game at the …

Anfield pays tribute to late Liverpool legend Roger Hunt to honour memory 1966 World Cup winner
3 years, 3 months ago

Anfield pays tribute to late Liverpool legend Roger Hunt to honour memory 1966 World Cup winner

Daily Mail  

Roger Hunt was honoured at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash against Manchester City after his passing this week. The Kop paid tribute to former Liverpool great Roger Hunt on Sunday against Manchester City Liverpool fans nicknamed Hunt 'Sir Roger' after he was overlooked for a knighthood Players from both teams then gathered around the centre circle for a …

Football must be shocked into action after Sir Bobby Charlton's dementia diagnosis
4 years, 2 months ago

Football must be shocked into action after Sir Bobby Charlton's dementia diagnosis

Daily Mail  

It was clear when the cortege arrived to bid Jack Charlton a last farewell in July that his brother must be struggling too. Sir Bobby Charlton is the fifth member of England's 1966 starting XI to suffer from dementia The news of his diagnosis comes after the death of Nobby Stiles who also had dementia The dementia diagnosis, confirmed by …

Manchester United, England great Bobby Charlton has dementia
4 years, 2 months ago

Manchester United, England great Bobby Charlton has dementia

Live Mint  

Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia. The announcement came two days after Nobby Stiles, who won the 1966 World Cup and 1968 European Cup as Charlton's teammate, died after his own battle with the illness. In July, Bobby’s brother and fellow England World Cup winner Jack also died after being diagnosed with dementia. Charlton …

Bobby Charlton, England and Manchester Utd great, diagnosed with dementia
4 years, 2 months ago

Bobby Charlton, England and Manchester Utd great, diagnosed with dementia

The Hindu  

England World Cup winner and former Manchester United stalwart Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia, The Telegraph reported on Sunday. RELATED| The news comes after the death of Charlton's former team mate Nobby Stiles two days ago, as well as the death of his elder brother Jack in July. RELATED| From the archives: A survivor of the Munich air …

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia, claims report
4 years, 2 months ago

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia, claims report

Firstpost  

A survivor of the Munich Disaster in 1958 that killed several Manchester United players in a plane crash, Sir Bobby Charlton helped revive the team in the wake of the tragedy. London: Manchester United and England legend Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia, according to reports on Sunday. The announcement of Bobby’s illness coming two days after Charlton’s former …

Manchester United and England Legend Bobby Charlton Diagnosed with Dementia: Reports
4 years, 2 months ago

Manchester United and England Legend Bobby Charlton Diagnosed with Dementia: Reports

News 18  

Manchester United and England legend Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia, according to reports on Sunday. The announcement of Bobby’s illness coming two days after Charlton’s former United and England team-mate Nobby Stiles died aged 78. Rooney also took Charlton’s United record when he passed the 249 goals he scored for the club. Charlton’s 249 United goals came across …

Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia
4 years, 2 months ago

Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia

Daily Mail  

Sir Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia, the Manchester United and England legend’s family have confirmed. Bobby Charlton, the England and Manchester United icon, has been diagnosed with dementia The 83-year-old's wife, Lady Norma, has confirmed the news and hopes it will now 'help others' Martin Peters and Ray Wilson were also diagnosed with Alzheimer’s before their deaths. United …

Jack Charlton funeral: Hundreds line streets to pay final respects to England World Cup winner
4 years, 5 months ago

Jack Charlton funeral: Hundreds line streets to pay final respects to England World Cup winner

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds have lined the streets of Ashington to …

Jack Charlton: one of England and Ireland’s great football characters
4 years, 5 months ago

Jack Charlton: one of England and Ireland’s great football characters

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Jack Charlton celebrates with the …

Jack Charlton death: 1966 World Cup winner dies, aged 85
4 years, 5 months ago

Jack Charlton death: 1966 World Cup winner dies, aged 85

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “His loss will leave a huge hole in all our lives but …

Terry Phelan pays tribute to Jack Charlton
4 years, 5 months ago

Terry Phelan pays tribute to Jack Charlton

The Hindu  

It was a dream come true for Terry Phelan when he received his maiden Republic of Ireland international call-up from childhood hero Jack Charlton in 1991. South United FC Technical Director Phelan, who also played under Jack at the 1994 World Cup, spoke to Sportstar on the lasting legacy his mentor left behind. He would Ireland call-up: I’ll never forget …

Jack Charlton death: Failure to knight World Cup winner an ‘absolute disgrace’, says Ray Houghton
4 years, 5 months ago

Jack Charlton death: Failure to knight World Cup winner an ‘absolute disgrace’, says Ray Houghton

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jack Charlton should have been knighted after helping …

England World Cup winner Jack Charlton dies at 85
4 years, 5 months ago

England World Cup winner Jack Charlton dies at 85

Live Mint  

Jack Charlton, an uncompromising central defender who played alongside his brother, Bobby, in England’s World Cup-winning side in 1966 before enjoying coaching success with Ireland, has died. “I said, ‘Mother, we’ve just won the World Cup!’” Charlton made 35 appearances for England between 1965-70, also playing in the 1968 European Championship and the 1970 World Cup. But there was a …

Jack Charlton dies aged 85: From English World Cup winner to honorary Irishman
4 years, 6 months ago

Jack Charlton dies aged 85: From English World Cup winner to honorary Irishman

Daily Mail  

'I wasn't very good at playing football. Former England World Cup hero and Ireland manager Jack Charlton has passed away aged 85 Charlton enjoyed an incredibly distinguished club career playing for Leeds for 21 years At 15, Charlton was offered a trial at Leeds United where his uncle Jim was a left-back. Charlton in action during England's historic 1966 World …

Leeds United and England lead tributes to Jack Charlton after 1966 World Cup hero dies aged 85
4 years, 6 months ago

Leeds United and England lead tributes to Jack Charlton after 1966 World Cup hero dies aged 85

Daily Mail  

Sir Geoff Hurst reflected on how football 'has lost one of the greats' as he paid tribute to his 1966 World Cup-winning team-mate Jack Charlton after he died at the age of 85. Sir Geoff Hurst led tributes to 1966 World Cup-winning team-mate Jack Charlton after it was announced the former Leeds and England defender had passed away at the …

Jack Charlton, England World Cup winner, dies aged 85
4 years, 6 months ago

Jack Charlton, England World Cup winner, dies aged 85

The Hindu  

Jack Charlton, England's football World Cup hero and Leeds United legend, has passed away at the age of 85. Older brother of Bobby Charlton, he was part of England's World Cup-winning team of 1966. The FAI is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jack Charlton, the manager who changed Irish football forever. Our thoughts are with Pat and …

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